SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING AND IMAGING INSTITUTE
at the University of Utah

An internationally recognized leader in visualization, scientific computing, and image analysis

Open Date 10/18/2024
Requisition Number PRN40125B
Job Title Software Design Engineer Sr
Working Title Software Design Engineer Sr
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary  
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00810 - Scient Comp & Imag Instit-Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $74,350 - $87,999
Close Date 01/17/2025
Job Summary
Responsible for designing and implementing information systems which will adequately support the research infrastructure of the organization and its partners and collaborators. Collaborates with non-traditional users of cyberinfrastructure, gathers user requirements and ensures that solutions will advance the state-of-the art research. Has a thorough knowledge of cyberinfrastructure, software engineering, databases, networking, application programming, and web and software applications. Strong communication and technical and scientific writing skills.
Responsibilities
    • Serve as the primary SCI relationship manager for a portfolio of collaborations with academic units. Maintain strong relationships with key liaisons in each unit.
    • Develop a strong knowledge the SCI faculty base and research foci—including their research interests and expertise—and drive relationship development with colleges and departments with shared interests in scientific computing and data science and visualization, broadly speaking.
    • Identify collaboration objectives or initiatives that would benefit from partnerships with SCI.
    • Proactively develop strategies, identify opportunities to raise awareness of the SCI with colleges and departments, and encourage collaboration with SCI.
    • Develops a plan for identifying, engaging, and maintaining mutually beneficial collaborations.
    • Develops and delivers presentations demonstrating the value proposition of potential partnership opportunities with SCI
    • Directs the due diligence process when evaluating potential partners and determining scopes of work, grant opportunities, etc.
    • Develops messaging or talking points used in partnership-related communications.


This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
    • Requires a bachelor’s degree in an area of specialty supporting the research enterprise or equivalency and 5 years of experience in an area of expertise supporting research.
    • Requires the ability to successfully interact with all levels of government, academic and corporate researchers.
    • Prefer outstanding facilitation, communication, technical and scientific writing skills and ability to engage faculty, staff and students who may not be familiar with advanced cyberinfrastructure (computing and data) tools and techniques.
    • Prefer a master’s degree in an area of specialty supporting the research enterprise or 10 years of experience in an area of expertise supporting research.
    • Potential areas of expertise supporting research include: supercomputing, high performance computing, data science, scientific visualization, software engineering (various programming languages including, but not limited to, C#, C++, R, Python, Java, Java Script, etc.), networking, cloud computing, full stack development, cybersecurity, Scrum, Agile, database tools, SQL server, Linux server, technical and scientific writing, documentation, etc.
    • Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.
 
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  
Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
  3. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only