Assistant or Associate Research Scientist, Software ArchitectSoftware Engineer
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Job Summary
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
DRIs Division of Hydrologic Sciences (DHS) seeks a Software Architect/Software Engineer at the Assistant (Rank II) or Associate (Rank III) Research Scientist or Engineer level to join an interdisciplinary team that maintains a mature end-to-end environmental data monitoring platform. This platform encompasses sensor deployment telemetry data streaming and storage and delivering intuitive web-based visualizations of modeled real-time and historical data tailored to meet client needs. This position is responsible for maintaing the long-term software technical vision for the platform ensuring that it remains stable secure and aligned with client operational and contractual requirements. Additionally this position will be expected to contribute to ongoing code maintenance and feature development activities. Secondary responsibilities will include working with the Systems Manager in maintenance of the platforms technical vision and coordinating the teams NIST 800-171 and CMMC cybersecurity activities. The successful applicant will be encouraged to also assist other DRI Faculty who conduct a broad range of earth science and engineering projects. This position can be located in either in Reno or Las Vegas NV and a hybrid work schedule may be possible.
Required Qualifications for the Rank II Assistant Research Scientist Level
- U.S. Citizenship per sponsor funding requirement
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or equivalent field. Alternatively a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from an accredited institution in geology hydrology atmospheric science or related environmental science/engineering field with demonstrated skillset required below
- Minimum of 4 years of software development experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in software architecture and design for front-end and/or back-end systems
- Demonstrated experience integrating multiple services using diverse software languages frameworks and platforms
- Demonstrated ability to sustain the technical vision for a software platform
- High-level understanding of infrastructure operating systems or integrated hardware/software environments
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and able to successfully work within a team setting
- Understanding of secure software development
Required Qualifications for the Rank III Associate Research Scientist Level - must have Rank II requirements plus:
- Master of Science degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or equivalent field;
- Minimum of 8 years of software development experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in software architecture
- Minimum of 5 years of additional experience in one of the following:
----Developing maintaining or implementing cybersecurity policy or technical controls (e.g. NIST 800-171)
----Demonstrated experience integrating multiple on-premises services using diverse software languages frameworks and platforms to meet cybersecurity reliability and long-term sustainability targets
----Comprehensive experience of infrastructure operating systems or integrated hardware/software environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to align multiple contributors timelines and deliverables around a shared team vision
- Experience with cybersecurity compliance requirements including NIST 800-171 and/or CMMC
- Ability to evaluate production environments for security stability and data accuracy requirements
- Experience working in regulated compliance-driven or security-sensitive environments
- At least one year of professional experience using Go for application development
- At least one year using relational databases and data brokers
- At least one year in the collection monitoring processing and/or display of real time data
Conditions of Employment
- Due to security requirements associated with accessing essential project sites and information ALL applicants MUST be citizens of the United States.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Valid drivers license is required
- Local and regional overnight travel is required
- Field work to remote locations may be required
Compensation/Benefits
Minimum starting salary is $85169 for the Rank II and $116327 for the Rank III level and is commensurate with experience and education.
DRI offers a benefits package that includes health dental vision life and long term disability insurance; including 19.25% retirement match 24 annual leave days beginning balance of 30 sick leave days 12 paid holidays educational benefits and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Additionally there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Organizational Summary
The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied environmental research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity DRI faculty students who work alongside them and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe.
Since 1959 DRIs research has advanced scientific knowledge on topics ranging from humans impact on the environment to the environments impact on humans. DRIs impactful science and inspiring solutions support Nevadas diverse economy provide science-based educational opportunities and inform policymakers business leaders and community members.
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Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
- A cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you to succeed in this role at DRI
- A current curriculum vita
- Contact information for three professional references who will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. A lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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For more detailed information about DRI and DRI faculty research projects and publications please visit us at . For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application please call the recruiting office at .
Posting Close Date
08/31/2026Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.
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About Company
Working to solve our most challenging environmental problems. Since 1959, the faculty, students, and staff at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) have advanced scientific knowledge to help solve pressing environmental challenges and improve human health.
