Student Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Student Developer position is a maximum of 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible to fit your school schedule.
Our philosophy is to rapidly develop prototypes for faculty, students, and staff in order to introduce them to new technologies and determine whether these technologies will be able to meet their needs, meaning this position often involves researching and trying out new technologies. Therefore, we prioritize a more generalized approach to development rather than investment in particular frameworks and products, and we value ability to learn and experiment over experience in our employees.

• Department: Information Technology / Advanced Visualization Center
• Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: $15.09 per hour
• Salary Plan: Temporary Student
• Location: AVC XR Lab (SCA 222)

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida's gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation's largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.
USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.
USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: USF Information Technology
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:
The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Responsibilities
About the position
The Advanced Visualization Center (AVC) is looking to hire a student for software development. We are looking
specifically for sophomores or younger. As a student developer working at the AVC, you will be tasked with creating a wide variety of applications, as well as general technical tasks related to advanced technologies. Previous projects include:

• Full stack websites
• d3.js data visualizations
• Python web scraping and data processing
• Unity AR and VR applications
• Mobile App Development for Android and iOS
• Computer vision
• AI model use and training
• Microcontrollers
• Working with 3D models and related content
• Setting up and managing multiple VR headset
• More examples can be found on our website: https://avc.web.usf.edu/showcase/projects.html

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic programming knowledge and aptitude
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Ability to work independently to research, explore, and learn new technologies
• Ability to organize and communicate development processes and project requirements
• Ability to work within deadlines and produce working prototypes on short time-frames
• No prior software development experience necessary, though applicants are expected to be comfortable in basic programming.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• All of the above, plus:
• Experience working with version control (primarily Git)
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, etc.) experience
• Graphic Design experience
• 3D Modeling / Animation experience
• Experience with finding or training custom AI models

IT CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Growth Mindset - Takes ownership of personal growth and embraces the concept that intelligence and talent can be developed through continuous learning. Willing to take on new challenges, and views failure as an opportunity to grow.
• Communication - Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate. Adapts communication style depending on the audience and situation. Listens and asks questions to develop a better understanding.
• Collaboration - Collaborates with others in the pursuit of common missions, visions, values and goals. Fosters a sense of community within and across teams, building on mutual respect, trust, and drawing on the strengths of others.
• Client Obsession - Client focused when creating solutions or solving problems, believing that everything we do is to earn and keep our clients' trust.
• Ownership - Takes responsibility, accountability and proactively focuses on areas they can directly influence. Understands their role within the team and recognizes that they share the team's successes and failures.
• Outcome Driven - Focuses on desired results, business outcomes, and how to achieve them. Takes appropriate actions to ensure commitments are met and results achieved.

About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.