Software Engineer

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a scientific center within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This role works closely with the IceCube operations team in Madison, WI. The Software Engineer will provide critical support to a dynamic team at WIPAC through duties such as softtware development, and data acquisition and processing. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and willing to be on-call to respond to time critical issues.

As part of the IceCube operations team, the hired individual will:
-develop and maintain the detector monitoring and experiment control software, including planned enhancements for the IceCube Upgrade
-develop and maintain the supernova data acquisition software
-attend weekly meetings to discuss progress and future plans
-present status updates to the IceCube collaboration
-complete other projects as assigned

Responsibilities:

Software Engineer/Developer II (IT003)
Software Engineer/Developer III (IT004)

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physics, computer science, IT, or related field

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- three or more years of Python software development
- proficiency developing, deploying, and debugging software in a Linux environment
- experience with socket-based application communication protocols
- experience with software best practices including revision control, unit testing, etc.
- three or more years of development experience with C++
- ability to take initiative (must be a self-starter)
- excellent communication and organization skills

Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of experience with the following:
- experience developing scientific data acquisition applications
- experience with bash scripting and Linux system administration
- experience with web design
- experience with software test frameworks

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $65,449 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click the Apply Now button on the jobs.wisc.edu website. Applicants will be prompted to upload a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should reference job number 307179, and highlight experience, knowledge and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.

Contact:

Christy Lowney
christy.lowney@wisc.edu
608-264-4100
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Software Engineer/Developer II(IT003) or Software Eng/Developer III(IT004)

Department(s):

A34-OVCR/WIPAC/WIPAC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

307179-AS

 

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