Center for Scientific Software Engineering - Product Manager - Research Engineer (Open Rank)

Job Title Center for Scientific Software Engineering - Product Manager - Research Engineer (Open Rank) Location Atlanta, Georgia Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part Time Full-Time Job ID 298965 Center for Scientific Software Engineering (CSSE) The Center supports the development of high-quality, sustainable scientific software. Creates custom software solutions in partnership with scientific researchers. Discovers, distills, and disseminates emerging GenAI best practices. Provides guidance on state-of-the-art tools, technology, and techniques. Encourages best practices in open science and open-source software. Creates and supports long-term scientific platforms and systems. Educates students as they create software solutions and develop their software engineering skills. Ideal Team Fit Desire to participate in an exceptional team that pushes the boundaries of science and software. Desire to learn, grow, coach, and be coached. Ability to learn new concepts across different scientific domains. Ability to lead and contribute with a clear understanding of your capabilities and areas for growth. Ability to work in a positive, open, and team-oriented way. Entrepreneurial drive and ability to thrive in open-ended environments. Ability to see beyond the AI hype while still recognizing its utility. Responsibilities Partner with Georgia Tech faculty to identify areas of scientific research likely to benefit from dedicated Research Software Engineering. Establish goals and requirements to create new functionality that maximizes Research Software Engineering contributions. Partner with student Research Software Engineers as they create development plans that deliver agreed-upon functionality. Participate in stakeholder meetings with student Research Software Engineers as they embark on established development plans. Refine CSSE team processes to achieve our collective goals more efficiently. Use agentic tools to increase productivity for the team and our customers. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree (Research Engineer I). Three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Master’s or five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Bachelor’s or Doctoral Degree (Research Engineer II). Master’s degree with seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or Master’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree, or Doctoral degree with four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Senior Research Engineer). Master’s degree with eleven (11) years of relevant full-time experience or Doctoral degree with seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Principal Research Engineer). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, STEM-related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 4 years of experience in product management. Experience in Data Science, Network Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning and AI. Experience working with open-source software and open-source communities. Experience collaborating with research stakeholders in academic or industry settings. Proven ability to create clear and compelling software specification documents. Experience working closely with software engineers to define feature scope and development estimates. Strong product acumen, ability to synthesize information quickly and take decisive action. Empathy through deliberate engagement with customers and stakeholders to uncover and understand their needs. Ability to prioritize effectively in environments with limited resources, ambiguity, or competing demands. Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build trust and sustain productive, collaborative relationships. Clear and compelling communication skills, both verbal and written. Understanding of the software development lifecycle and its various phases. Awareness of opportunities and challenges associated with GenAI technologies. Contact Information Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Dave Brownell: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. Benefits In addition to receiving a competitive salary, generous benefits, and work/life programs, you will join the team as an employee of Georgia Tech, participate in Georgia Tech's world-renowned ecosystem, and be involved in exciting and highly visible research projects at the forefront of technology. You will also have the option to teach classes, serve as a guest lecturer, and mentor students in projects related to innovative software engineering topics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Institute of Technology