Software Engineer

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109605 - 134056

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our auditory research lab seeks a programmer with experience in C and Qt. This position will entail the development of user-friendly software to control custom hardware that drives experimental imaging setups. This project will involve the development of a graphical user interface that can accept user input call the appropriate hardware drivers receive the data that is returned and plot images and data in easy-to-understand 2D and 3D formats. Graphics game design virtual reality and/or signal processing expertise will be considered highly valuable.

This position is available within the lab of John Oghalai part of a strong auditory research group within the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. The lab is located on the Keck Medical Campus of USC. Depending upon how this project proceeds this may lead to a part-time position within an existing startup company designed to commercialize this technology.

Knowledge of C and Qt is required. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience in coding. The ability to work in teams collaboratively with other lab personnel is critical. The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science engineering math or physics. Full-time work hours are preferable but we will consider candidates who desire a part-time position. Work must be done at the worksite.

The annual base salary range for this position is $109605.12 - $134056.20. 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 candidates 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.

The University of Southern California (USC) founded in 1880 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 what it is.

Submissions will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree

Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years with programming and documentation procedures methods and operator instructions.

Minimum Skills: Experience conducting unit/performance tests systems integration and user acceptance. Demonstrated experience with one or more relevant programming languages able to gain needed contexts for domains. Comprehensive knowledge of architecture design and development of software solutions. Excellent organization planning analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide technical expertise and creative solutions while aligned to organizational objectives and customer needs. 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 able to provide both detailed information as well as summaries to varied audiences. Substantial knowledge of security concepts familiarity with secure code development techniques and understanding of scalable and automated solutions. Ability to build strong positive working relationships and rapport with heterogeneous groups of team members.
Preferred Education: Bachelors degree In Computer Science Or Computer Engineering Or Electrical Engineering

Required experience: Knowledge of and experience coding in C and Qt; Ability to work in teams
Preferred experience: Graphics game design virtual reality and/or signal processing expertise
Preferred education: Bachelors degree or higher in computer science engineering math or physics

Preferred Experience: 4 years in IT/programming.
Preferred Skills: Proficiency with Python Javascript C/C Java Ruby and/or other advanced programming languages. Experience with Unix/Linux programming and/or administration. Experience in higher education.

USC 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 protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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