Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) page is loaded Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) Apply locations 160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id R0001747 POSITION SUMMARY
The Simons Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer, with significant back-end engineering experience, to join its Autism and Neuroscience Division. The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Principal Software Engineer and Team Lead and will work collaboratively with back-end and front-end engineers to create and maintain real-time, robust, high-quality, highly available and highly scalable distributed systems. These systems will support scientific initiatives of the division, including SPARK , an online platform that supports the engagement of tens of thousands of families affected by autism, as well as researchers working to better understand autism.
This full-time position is based on-site in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City.
For more information, visit simonsfoundation.org/careers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop new informatics tools to support scientific initiatives of the Autism and Neuroscience division, including supporting Informatics’ efforts for SPARK.
Design, develop and maintain systems for querying, analyzing and visualizing various types of data and manage and update system workflows
Operationalize real-time data synchronization and large-scale data-processing frameworks
Develop test frameworks and operational tools for the services
Work collaboratively with other members of the Informatics team and other key stakeholders
Ensure stakeholder expectations are met, and requests are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Keep stakeholders apprised of any changes to projected schedule and unanticipated outcomes
Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience as a software engineer or similar position
Extensive experience with Python and Django
Extensive experience with Linux
In-depth knowledge of databases
High-quality distributed systems
RESTful API services
Message queues and background workers
High-volume data processing
Related Skills & Other Requirements
Experience with Celery distributed task queue
Experience with data security
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
About Us The Simons Foundation is a private foundation in New York City whose mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. Founded in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons, the foundation supports transformative science through grantmaking, in-house research and public engagement. The Simons Foundation provides grants in autism science and neuroscience; life sciences; mathematics and physical sciences; and science, society and culture. The foundation’s in-house research division, the Flatiron Institute, develops and deploys computational methods to advance basic scientific research. Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more
Salary and Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways toscienceand mathematicscareers.
The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
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