The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  

As a community of Dornsife College “we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms…as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society.”  The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.  This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions, relationships, policies, and practices of the College.  What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life.  If we want our scholars, staff, and students to be able to give their very best, we must create an academic environment that portends success.  

Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn, research, and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence, together. 

Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task, but includes that person’s capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department.  Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work, and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others, and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.

Software Engineer

GECC is seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that support cutting-edge research and drive impactful outcomes. You’ll work independently on complex projects, collaborate with researchers to shape system requirements, and mentor junior staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, optimize, and maintain production-ready code for web applications using technologies such as Python, PHP, and JavaScript. Leverage frameworks and libraries like Django, Flask, React, and Next.js, along with cloud platforms like AWS, to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure solutions.
• Collaborates with researchers to determine system requirements to support research and designs and builds systems to satisfy researchers’ needs.
• Implements code aligned with overall service architecture meeting system design specifications. Utilizes abstraction and code isolation, actively searching for security vulnerabilities.
• Works independently on large projects and mentors staff and student workers on projects of a smaller scope that require competency and independence in all phases of programming and analysis.
• Utilizes creativity and innovation to solve conceptual programming problems raised by cutting edge research.

Qualifications:

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, or software development. Combined work experience and education as equivalent.
• Proficient in Python, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and backend frameworks like Django and Flask, as well as frontend libraries/frameworks such as React and Next.js.
• Experienced in collaborative software development, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Linux, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and database management, with hands-on expertise in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and more.
• Experience with leading a development team.
• Interest or experience with aging, social science, or policy research is a plus.

Salary range: The annual base salary range for this position is $106,000 - $130,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

This is a grant funded position.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Computer Science Bachelor's degree Computer Engineering Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree in related field(s) Minimum Experience: 2 years with programming and documentation procedures, programming methods and operator instructions. Minimum Skills: Demonstrated experience with one or more relevant programming languages, and the ability to gain needed contexts for domains. Excellent organization, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience weighing economic costs and values objectively, supporting coworkers on a project basis, and contributing to discussions in a civil manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 4 years with programming and documentation procedures, programming methods and operator instructions. Preferred Skills: Proficiency with Python, Javascript, C/C++, Java, Ruby and/or other advanced programming languages. Experience with Unix/Linux programming and/or administration.