Senior Software Engineer, Computational Policy Lab
Harvard University2 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Independently perform complex application and web development for large and highly complex projects.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and scale software systems for AI in education and public policy.
- Build generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing tools for empirical research and real-world deployment.
- Lead and collaborate on technically challenging projects involving AI, machine learning, NLP, and large-scale experimentation.
- Contribute to randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods evaluating AI-driven interventions.
- Translate theoretical models and experimental designs into high-performance, production-ready systems.
- Co-author or contribute to peer-reviewed publications, conference proceedings, and technical reports.
- Stay current with AI, computational social science, and causal inference research and technologies.
- Follow Harvard University IT technical standards, policies, and Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
- Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in computer science, data science, or a closely related field.
- Strong background in advanced software engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and empirical research methodologies.
- Experience working with generative AI pipelines.
- Experience deploying software in a cloud environment.
- Full-stack development experience with Python and TypeScript.
- Familiarity with Svelte or React is preferred.
- Demonstrated team performance skills, a service mindset, and ability to act as a trusted advisor.
- Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, GitHub code link, and project description.
- Applicants must confirm legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship for at least two years.
Benefits
- Fully benefits-eligible one-year term appointment ending one year from the date of hire, with possible renewal.
- Fully benefits-eligible position with paid time off, including parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
- Retirement plans with university contributions.
- Wellbeing and mental health resources.
- Family and caregiver support.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
- Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.
- Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with required on-campus work three days per week; schedule and location for remaining work are determined by the department.
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About Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional education and conducts research across disciplines. Revenue from tuition, executive and online programs, research grants, and its endowment funds its schools and institutes, including Harvard Medical School and the Division of Medical Sciences. Founded in 1636 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it operates campus and enterprise IT systems supporting teaching, research, and administration.