Software/Data Engineer

The Bioanalytics Systems & Technologies Group focuses on driving analytic and Al/ML solutions that leverage the vast and rapidly expanding biological datasets to address national security needs. The Group’s efforts include developing software architectures and systems, bioinformatics tools, and AI algorithms to further the nation’s efforts in biomedical, health, chemical and biological defense, biosecurity, public and global health and warfighter performance.Job DescriptionThe Bioanalytics Systems and Technologies Group is in search of an innovative and highly motivated software engineer to support several projects within our group. Project tasks include development of software to support harmonization of medical and health data, web-based app development, modeling and simulation, and data streaming applications. RequirementsMaster’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline. In lieu of a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of experienceSoftware Design and Development Life-cycle knowledgeStrong proficiency in Python and related frameworksProficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and SQLExperience with training, deploying, and/or evaluating AI / ML or data science modelsExperience with data engineering, defining ETL / ELT processes, and using workflow orchestratorsExperience using version control software, such as git, in a team settingStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a teamExperience working with building and maintaining applications in security-sensitive, regulated enterprise settingsThis is an onsite position onlyDesired RequirementsExperience with Big Data cloud platforms like Databricks a plusExperience with biological and medical data a plusExperience with data harmonization and medical data standards like OMOP, FHIR, and HL7 a plusExperience with using AWS cloud services for AI and Data Engineering a plusExperience building software integrations with AI / ML / LLM models and libraries a plusExperience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) using various source document formats a plusRecent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansMIT-funded pensionMatching 401KPaid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programsMentorship programsA range of work-life balance options... and much more! Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.Requisition ID: 43407