Job Details

Job Title

Lead Engineer

Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

Location: San Francisco, CA • Campus: China Basin (SF) • Work Style: Fully On-Site

Job Summary

This is a 1-year contracted position from the date of hire. The Multitudes Project is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. This key position will be responsible for the following:

• Overseeing and maintaining the infrastructure of the Multitudes application, in collaboration with University of California, San Francisco IT
• Defining security best practices and, when needed, working with outside vendors and UCSF IT to support application security
• Supporting Multitudes' Lead Engineer in feature development, bug fixes, and tech debt cleanup as needed

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a strong background in develops and infrastructure at small to medium scale
• Has the breadth to contribute as needed across the full stack of the Multitudes project
• Has the drive, motivation and grit to operate as a key part of a very small team
• Has the flexibility to work in an environment that is very different from a traditional tech company
• Is highly motivated by making an impact in the space of dyslexia research and intervention

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary range: $132,000 - $197,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF Dyslexia Center is developing a new digital tool, Multitudes, free for all California public schools. This platform aids in the early identification of Kindergarten and First Grade students who may face challenges learning to read. Early identification can lead to early intervention. Multitudes is led by the Dyslexia Center located in the ALBA Language Neurobiology lab. The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory studies how language is organized in the brain across the lifespan and how language skills and brain regions are affected by neurological conditions. The group researchers two syndromes: Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dyslexia, and collaborates with schools to develop early interventions and educational strategies to help children with dyslexia thrive.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of secure software development
• Highly advanced skills in software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope
• Excellent project leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs
• Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans
• Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums
• Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms
• Demonstrated software repository skills
• Experience developing and executing complex test plans
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team
• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). UCSF is also committed to equity in care and workforce, and to building a broadly diverse community and culture of inclusion. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to contribute to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000652 APPLICATIONS PROGR 4

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Appointment Details

Percentage: 100%

Appointment End Date: 26-Aug-2027

Location: San Francisco, CA

Campus: China Basin (SF)

Work Style: Fully On-Site

Shift: Days

Shift Length: 8 Hours