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New York University

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The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is looking for a full time Research Engineer to work on open source software in the Secure Systems ...

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AspectFull Time Optical Research EngineerOptical Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, academic institutionsDesign, develop, and test optical systems in industry settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in research-focused roles, innovation projectsProduct development, system integration, manufacturing

Full Time Optical Research Engineers focus on advancing optical technologies through research and experimentation, often working in labs or academic settings. Optical Systems Engineers apply optical principles to develop practical systems and products in industry. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in their primary focus and work environment.

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Research Engineer

New York University

New York, NY • On-site

$85K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

92nd of 529 rated colleges and universities

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Research Engineer
NYU TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Description: The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is looking for a full time Research Engineer to work on open source software in the Secure Systems Laboratory under Professor Justin Cappos.
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The CSE department conducts ongoing research programs in a wide range of areas related to computer science theory, cyber security, analysis, visualization data, computer games, and internet and web research. The Secure Systems Lab has a long history of building and deploying widely used open source software such as TUF, in-toto, gittuf, and Uptane.
Expectations
The Research Engineer will contribute to open source software, specifically by fostering the real world deployment of security solutions in open source.
The Research Engineer will help to maintain the SSL's software while working to help contributors apply solid industry software development practices. In addition to participating in lab projects, the Research Engineer will be able to engage in open source contributions to outside projects.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $85,000-$150,000 depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required:
  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
  • Strong software development skills, including Python and either Go or Rust;
  • Experience working on a team that produced software used in production with modern test and development practices.

Preferred:
  • Experience in contributing to / maintaining widely used open source software;
  • Development experience with low level systems code including operating system code and compilers, software supply chain security, virtualization, software supply chain security software, networking code, and/or formal verification tools;
  • Expertise in developing security focused software;
  • Demonstrated track record of mentoring students and/or open source contributors;
  • Experience advocating for adoption of software, ideally open source software.

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:
  • A brief cover letter, explaining your interest, background with developing production software, and fit for the position;
  • an up-to-date resume that includes a link to code samples (such as your github),
  • 3 reference letters, submitted by recommenders (not by the candidate).

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.
Period of performance:
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is January 1st, 2026. This position is for one year, with an opportunity to renew subject to performance and availability of funds.

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Since its founding in 1831, NYU has been an innovator in higher education, reaching out to an emerging middle class, embracing an urban identity and professional focus, and promoting a global vision that informs its 20 schools and colleges. Today, that trailblazing spirit makes NYU one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world, featuring top-ranked academic programs and accepting fewer than one in eight undergraduates. Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 12 study away sites throughout the world, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and more students studying abroad than any other US university.

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