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IonQ

Senior Research Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ...

IonQ

Senior Research Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ...

Microsoft

Principal Research Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$151K - $202K/yr

The Microsoft Research Americas Engineering team is hiring a Principal Research Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contribution as an individual contributor on the ...

Ayar Labs

Sr. Engineer, Research Software

San Jose, CA · On-site

$170K - $192K/yr

Sr. Engineer, Research Software Location: San Jose, CA (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are ...

Ayar Labs

Sr. Engineer, Research Software

San Jose, CA · On-site

$170K - $192K/yr

Sr. Engineer, Research Software Location: San Jose, CA (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are ...

Xtillion

Associate Software Engineer

San Juan, PR · On-site

Prior internship, research, or hands-on project experience in software engineering * Exposure to backend development frameworks or API development through coursework or projects * Experience with ...

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As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship research software engineer in the United States is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectInternship Research Software EngineerResearch Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate with relevant courseworkBachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, temporary positions, mentorship-focusedFull-time, permanent or long-term research roles
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research labs, tech companies during internshipResearch institutions, academia, industry R&D teams

Internship Research Software Engineers are usually students or recent graduates gaining practical experience, while Research Software Engineers are experienced professionals working on long-term research projects. The roles differ mainly in experience level and employment status, but both focus on developing software for research purposes.

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Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute

Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

$200K/yr

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Posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description

Research Software Engineer, First State AI Institute

Apply now Job no: 501974
College / VP Area: Research Office
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Information Technology, Full Time

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Context of the job:

We are seeking a Research Software Engineer (RSE) to contribute to the development and implementation of AI models, research frameworks, and computational tools with a goal to advance science. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for AI research, strong programming skills, and a desire to work at the intersection of engineering and scientific discovery. The role will also provide teaching and training opportunities allowing the RSE to balance their time and focus between technical and professional development.

The RSE will be part of the recently established UD's First State AI Institute (please check out the operational AI Center of Excellence https://sites.udel.edu/ai/ website to see some of the on-going activities) that aims to drive advancements in machine learning, deep learning, AI and data-driven intelligence. The Research Software Engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on campus to develop innovative AI solutions that have real-world impact.

The position includes benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

 Software Development

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain software for AI research projects.
  • Collaborate with researchers to implement state-of-the-art machine learning models.
  • Work with large-scale datasets, designing efficient data processing pipelines.
  • Support the deployment and scaling of AI models for real-world applications.
  • Contribute to open-source AI projects and research publications.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
  • Be an advocate to maintain and improve computing infrastructure for code development
  • Create comprehensive documentation of any software developed
  • Complete user manuals for knowledge transfer, and ensure smooth handover with clear communication at the conclusion of the RSE software development

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of Python experience with ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), including optimization and deployment in production environments.
  • Strong grasp of AI/ML fundamentals including advanced concepts in model architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and real-world problem-solving
  • Proficiency in software development best practices (version control, testing, debugging), including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and robust debugging techniques.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and parallel computing, with a focus on cost-efficient and scalable model deployment.
  • Skilled in working with medium-large scale multicore and heterogeneous (CPU + GPU) clusters.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with deep learning model training, evaluation, and distributed computing.
  • Contributions to AI research and open-source projects.
  • Strong collaboration skills across scientific disciplines.
  • Leadership or project management experience.
  • Ability to design and teach AI modules or training sessions.
  • Experience presenting research in publications, seminars, or conferences.

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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