Senior Research Software Engineer

Join Harvard University as a Senior Research Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing research through innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with researchers across various disciplines, design scalable systems, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that impact the academic community and beyond.

Your Role at Lila Sciences We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to collaborate with our Machine Learning Engineers and Researchers. You will be instrumental in developing software that enhances Lila’s ML workflows and research tools. Join a dynamic team of engineers as you contribute to the development, support, and maintenance of Lila’s cutting-edge ML libraries and tools. Your Contributions Create and optimize high-performance, secure, and thoroughly documented Machine Learning libraries that implement algorithms crafted by our machine learning specialists. Develop CI/CD pipelines and integration tests to streamline ML workflows. Design repository architectures that adhere to consistent standards. Assist with debugging, logging, and ongoing maintenance of Ray-based compute environments. Establish data ingestion pipelines connecting lab data with the ML teams. Qualifications for Success A minimum of 8 years of software development experience in commercial environments using Go or Python. Proven track record in implementing scalable software solutions. Familiarity with MLOps systems and GitOps tools (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions). Experience with orchestration frameworks like Ray, Argo, or Airflow. Strong knowledge in containerization, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools. Excellent listening skills and the ability to comprehend complex problems and algorithms. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, eager to work with dynamic, skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Background in research engineering or scientific software development. About Lila Sciences Lila Sciences is at the forefront of scientific innovation, pioneering the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. We are committed to transforming the landscape of discovery by applying AI to every facet of the scientific method. Our mission is to leverage scientific superintelligence to address humanity's most pressing challenges, empowering scientists to deliver solutions in health, climate, and sustainability with unprecedented speed and scale. Discover more about our vision at www.lila.ai.

Join Harvard University as a Research Infrastructure and Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing research capabilities through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure that supports diverse research initiatives. Your expertise will enable researchers to focus on their work while you ensure seamless access to data and resources.

Your Impact at Lila As a Senior or Principal Research Engineer specializing in Synthetic Data, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, roadmap, and execution of our synthetic data initiatives. Your responsibilities will span from asset generation and simulation to integrating machine learning training and achieving measurable enhancements in model performance. Collaborating closely with our Research Engineering team, you will design, generate, and implement artificial datasets aimed at training, testing, and refining Lila’s platform to achieve our strategic objectives. What You Will Build Define and refine the synthetic data strategy along with a comprehensive multi-quarter roadmap. Create evaluation frameworks that effectively connect synthetic interventions with genuine model performance. Establish high standards for asset quality, diversity, thorough documentation, and reproducibility while fostering a robust review culture. What You Will Need to Succeed Over 6 years of experience in applied ML/ML systems, with at least 3 years leading industry initiatives, showcasing a strong track record in advanced algorithms and frameworks designed for large-scale synthetic data generation. More than 8 years of experience working with contemporary ML workflows, including Python, PyTorch, dataset tools, training loops, and evaluation frameworks; adept at profiling and optimizing GPU-intensive pipelines. Bonus Points For A proven history of constructing synthetic datasets from source data to significantly enhance model performance in specific domains. Experience with instruction fine-tuning and hill-climbing techniques. Ability to translate product requirements and feedback into a scalable synthetic data generation pipeline. Knowledge of quantization, distillation, routing, mixture-of-experts, and cost optimization at scale. Experience in compliance-heavy settings (HIPAA, PCI, FedRAMP) and with on-premises/VPC deployments. About Lila Lila Sciences stands at the forefront of innovation as the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab, dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. We are ushering in an era of limitless discovery by harnessing AI to enhance every facet of the scientific method. Our mission is to empower scientists to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges in health, climate, and sustainability at an unprecedented pace and scale. Discover more about our mission at www.lila.ai. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every requirement listed.

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of human life through innovative technology. Our mission is to develop advanced tools and capabilities that enrich the human experience. To spearhead this transformative evolution in mobility, we have assembled a premier team that is at the forefront of advancements in AI, robotics, driving technologies, and materials science.The TeamThe Future Factory team within TRI's Energy and Materials division is committed to pioneering state-of-the-art tools and methodologies that expedite change while enhancing flexibility and efficiency in Toyota's product design and manufacturing processes. Our goal is to accelerate the transition to a zero-emissions future. To accomplish this, we are constructing comprehensive AI systems that can reason about the design and manufacture of physical objects—encompassing geometry, constraints, simulation, and assembly—and creating the engineering infrastructure necessary for training, evaluating, and iterating on these systems at scale.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to collaborate with us in developing the systems and tools that drive our research in physical AI. This role is ideal for candidates with a robust software engineering background, extensive experience in geometry or physical modeling, and a genuine passion for understanding the manufacturing process.As a research engineer on our team, you will design and construct the pipelines and tools that enable researchers to operate swiftly and assess what matters most—ranging from large-scale training and evaluation frameworks to the geometry processing and physics-aware components integral to our models. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and research, translating cutting-edge concepts into reliable, production-ready implementations.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join our dynamic team at Integrated Resources, Inc. In this pivotal role, you will conduct advanced research, analyze data, and contribute to innovative projects that drive our mission forward. If you are passionate about scientific research and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Research Associate to join our dynamic team in Cambridge. In this role, you will contribute to innovative research projects and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful findings.

Job Summary: The Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University is on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Research Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing and enhancing the analytical efforts of the Center, which collaborates with school districts, charter school networks, and state education agencies to apply rigorous research methodologies and data analysis to inform strategic management and policy decisions. CEPR is dedicated to revolutionizing education through research and evidence, and believes that all students can succeed when education leaders rely on data-driven decision-making rather than intuition or untested assumptions. The Senior Research Manager will play a crucial role in this mission by leading innovative quantitative research on key issues and developing agile research models that better equip education leaders. The selected candidate will spearhead the development, management, and execution of high-quality analyses on significant educational topics. This role will likely involve managing a research partnership with an education non-profit organization in the Philippines and its governmental partners, focusing on school improvement and research agenda development. Additionally, the Senior Research Manager will support various projects within CEPR and supervise Research Analysts across multiple initiatives.Duties & Responsibilities:As a Senior Research Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:Leading analytics across diverse projects throughout the research life cycle, which entails formulating research questions, designing studies, writing grant proposals, collecting data, conducting analyses, and authoring reports and academic papers.Managing research analysts while providing professional development and training workshops to enhance their research competencies and professional skills through mentorship and collaborative learning experiences.Delivering technical training to analysts and staff from local education agencies on research methodologies and appropriate statistical methods.Facilitating joint meetings for the research team, project directors, and principal investigators.Collaborating closely with executive leadership, principal investigators, and representatives from partner organizations to refine ideas and strategies for new projects, identifying funding opportunities, and designing research frameworks.Ensuring the effective execution of research projects by developing comprehensive work plans, adhering to project timelines, and coordinating tasks for ongoing and future CEPR projects.Building professional relationships of trust with internal and external stakeholders, including data administration personnel, program staff, and principal investigators.Ensuring the integrity and quality of all research outputs.

Join Riverlane as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in modelling, where you will leverage your expertise to develop cutting-edge software solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists to innovate and optimize our modelling capabilities. Your contributions will drive the advancement of technology in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join Engine as a Senior Associate in Community OperationsAt Engine, we empower visionary founders who are tackling the world's most critical challenges in areas such as climate change, health, and advanced technologies. Our commitment includes providing robust support through founder programs, access to shared infrastructure and labs, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse national network of corporate partners, investors, and industry experts.

Teamwork makes the stream work. Join Roku in transforming the way the world experiences televisionAs the leading TV streaming platform across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Roku is dedicated to revolutionizing the viewing experience for people everywhere. We have pioneered streaming technology and seek to unify the TV ecosystem, connecting viewers with their favorite content while empowering content creators to reach vast audiences and providing advertisers with innovative engagement tools.From day one at Roku, you will make significant contributions in a thriving public company where every team member plays an essential role. This is an opportunity to impact millions of TV streamers globally while acquiring valuable experience across various fields. About the RoleIn this senior software engineering position, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and testing of the run-time and native renderer components of Roku's innovative software development kit (SDK). Collaborate closely with fellow engineers who focus on the higher-level scripting elements of the SDK.At Roku, we take pride in creating software and features that function seamlessly on both our oldest and newest devices. Hence, it's crucial that the SDK is designed to operate efficiently even on devices with minimal system resources like RAM, Flash memory, and CPU. What you’ll be doingArchitecting, designing, implementing, and testing the run-time and native renderer of Roku's SDK.

KAYAK, a proud member of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), stands as a premier travel search engine, processing billions of queries to assist customers in discovering their ideal flight, accommodation, rental car, and vacation package. Our innovative corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business, is redefining business travel.Joining KAYAK means becoming part of a dynamic travel organization that encompasses a variety of global metasearch brands, including momondo, Cheapflights, and HotelsCombined. Our journey from a startup to an industry frontrunner is fueled by innovation, and every team member is empowered to leave their mark. Our mission is to develop the most effective travel search engine, simplifying global exploration for everyone.We are seeking talented Java Backend Engineers to enhance and sustain KAYAK’s search and booking systems. If you are passionate about travel and committed to crafting reliable and user-friendly experiences, we invite you to apply.This position requires in-office work at our Cambridge, MA location at least 3 days a week.

Join our dynamic team at Integrated Resources Inc. as a Senior Neurology Research Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing groundbreaking research in neurology. You will collaborate with top-tier professionals, contributing to innovative projects that drive the future of neurological health.

At Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), we are leading the charge in telematics solutions, dedicated to enhancing road safety globally. Our innovative AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, integrates sensor data from millions of IoT devices—ranging from smartphones and proprietary Tags to connected vehicles and dashcams—along with contextual data to provide a comprehensive view of vehicle and driver behavior. Our insights empower auto insurers, automakers, commercial mobility companies, and public sector organizations to improve risk assessment, safety measures, claims processes, and driver enhancement programs. With our headquarters based in Cambridge, MA, and additional offices in Budapest, Chennai, Seattle, Tokyo, and Zagreb, we protect and support millions of drivers worldwide each day.As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications that fuel our telematics platform. You will navigate the entire tech stack, crafting intuitive user interfaces and robust backend systems while collaborating closely with product, design, and data teams. This dynamic role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, fosters mentorship, and possesses a strong sense of ownership and curiosity. Your contributions will significantly impact user experience with CMT’s products, reinforcing our mission to enhance road safety globally.CMT seeks a highly collaborative, customer-focused, and innovative Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who is eager to join us in making roads safer by empowering drivers!

Teamwork makes the stream work. Join Roku in Revolutionizing TV ViewingRoku stands as the leading TV streaming platform across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with a vision to power every television globally. As pioneers in streaming technology, our mission is to connect the entire TV ecosystem. We bridge consumers with their favorite content, empower publishers to grow and monetize their audiences, and offer advertisers unique opportunities to engage viewers.Your journey with Roku begins with a meaningful contribution. As a rapidly expanding public company, we value proactive team members who thrive in a dynamic environment. Here, you will have the chance to delight millions of global TV streamers while gaining invaluable experience across diverse disciplines. About the TeamThe International TV Software team at Roku is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative software solutions for television platforms in international markets, particularly in Europe and Australia. Collaborating closely with SOC partners, the team aims to introduce new TV products, ensure compliance with regional broadcast standards, and support certification with organizations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG. As a cross-functional team, we value engineers who are curious, adaptable, and eager to explore the complexities of the systems they work on.Your Role at RokuAs a Senior Software Engineer on the Regional TV Software team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering software for regional TV platforms. Your responsibilities will include working on new TV platform initiatives, collaborating with SOC vendors, supporting certification processes with UK and European broadcasting organizations, and defining new software features. This position offers an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to advance their careers in a complex software environment.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain software for regional TV platforms, focusing on European and Australian markets.Collaborate with SOC vendors and broadcasting organizations to ensure compliance and certification.Contribute to the design and implementation of new software features.

Join Roku, a leading streaming platform, as a Senior Software Engineer focused on enhancing our infrastructure, efficiency, and productivity. In this role, you will play a key part in architecting and developing innovative solutions that drive our technology forward. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and ensure robust reliability in our services.

At Iterative Health, we are at the forefront of healthcare technology and services, dedicated to revolutionizing clinical research and enhancing patient outcomes. Our Site Network is a distinguished consortium of over 70 clinical research sites across the United States and Europe, accelerating the introduction of innovative therapies in gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology. We focus on empowering our partner sites with technology-driven services, combining extensive clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), enabling research teams and sponsors to broaden and hasten access to essential therapeutics for patients.We are pioneering the integration of advanced, proprietary AI tools in cardiology and drug development, aiming to significantly enhance clinical decision-making while improving patient lives through superior diagnosis, disease management, and treatment.As a Senior Clinical Research Specialist I, you will report to the Head of Cardiology and Growth, collaborating closely with the Director of Clinical Research (Cardiology) to integrate Iterative Health’s services and AI solutions at cardiology-focused clinical research sites nationwide. This role requires exceptional communication skills, customer engagement, and comprehensive clinical research expertise, coupled with a robust strategic skill set. You will directly support a portfolio of sites by assessing their current state using our established methodologies, delivering tailored training and ongoing assistance to promote research best practices, drive the adoption of Iterative Health’s services, and ensure that our sites meet their research objectives.

Join Redgate Software as a Senior Software Engineer!At Redgate, we develop intuitive software solutions that empower data professionals to maximize the value of databases effortlessly. Our innovative tools address complex database management challenges throughout the DevOps lifecycle, simplifying processes for IT leaders, development, and operations teams. By enhancing efficiency, minimizing errors, and safeguarding vital business data, we have earned the trust of the data community.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with a small, dynamic team that includes a Tech Lead, Lead Software Engineer, Product Designer, Product Manager, and additional software engineers. You will also receive guidance from the Group Engineering Manager, who oversees project delivery, team dynamics, and processes, as well as from an architect who provides technical leadership at the product level.This role focuses on Redgate Monitor, our premier monitoring solution. As a widely utilized tool, Redgate Monitor enables organizations to proactively oversee, diagnose, and optimize their database environments. You will play a key role in the evolution of this mature, impactful product, influencing architectural decisions, enhancing system performance, and delivering features that directly benefit thousands of global customers.We expect you to demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise, confidently tackle complex challenges with elegant solutions, lead and contribute to significant projects, and serve as a technical resource within your team. Besides advocating for best practices, you will also drive improvements in processes, tools, and architecture that benefit the broader engineering community.An essential aspect of your senior role will be to uplift others through mentoring and guidance.

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is revolutionizing television viewing.As the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Roku aims to power every television globally. We were pioneers in bringing streaming to the TV and are committed to being the central platform connecting the entire TV ecosystem. We link viewers to their favorite content, empower content creators to grow and monetize their audiences, and provide advertisers with unique opportunities to engage consumers.From your first day at Roku, you will play a crucial role in our team. As a rapidly expanding public company, we encourage every employee to contribute actively and meaningfully. You’ll have the chance to enchant millions of TV streamers globally while gaining invaluable experience across various disciplines. About The TeamThe Roku Enterprise Engineering team is pivotal in developing a robust, integrated, and scalable platform that supports essential business processes throughout the organization. This team drives Roku's corporate strategy by automating workflows across all Business Systems, including Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations, and Human Resources. By reimagining traditional workflow automation approaches, we employ advanced engineering methodologies and API-driven design to enhance internal processes, increase efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions.Our expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of technologies, including Java and Python-based MicroServices, AWS/GCP cloud backend systems, and Big Data technologies like Hive and Spark, along with modern web applications. With a globally distributed team across the U.S., India, and Europe, we thrive on collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives to tackle complex challenges. Our success is founded on a shared commitment to technical excellence, creativity, strong ownership, and a collaborative spirit that drives significant results for Roku's operations. About The RoleAs a senior technical lead, you'll act as a platform services developer, crafting innovative solutions using contemporary software frameworks and paradigms. You are a self-motivated problem solver with a solid foundation in building large-scale software platforms and applications. Your focus on execution will help you establish a reputation for consistently delivering projects on time.

Teamwork Makes the Stream Work. Roku is Revolutionizing Television ViewingAs the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Roku aims to power every television worldwide. We pioneered the streaming revolution and our mission is to be the connective tissue of the entire TV ecosystem. We link consumers with beloved content, empower publishers to cultivate and monetize audiences, and provide advertisers unique ways to engage viewers.From your first day at Roku, you will contribute significantly and feel valued. As a rapidly growing public entity, we encourage active participation—no one is just a bystander. You have the opportunity to enchant millions of TV streamers globally while gaining substantial experience across various disciplines. About the TeamThe UI team at Roku builds the essential frameworks, tools, and high-performance UI components that enhance experiences across millions of devices. We manage the middleware and UI layers that facilitate seamless navigation, responsive interactions, stunning animations, and consistent workflows for developers across our platform.Our focus encompasses graphics rendering, layout and animation systems, performance optimization, and developer APIs, all aimed at enabling the creation of reliable, visually appealing applications on a large scale. We thrive in a collaborative, high-trust environment, working closely with firmware, platform, and product teams to ensure a swift, robust, and future-ready user experience. About the RoleIn your position as a Senior Software Engineer on the UI team, you will design, develop, and optimize systems that are foundational to Roku’s user experience and developer platform. You will work on performance-critical code paths across graphics rendering, animation, layout, and UI frameworks, ensuring fluid visuals and highly responsive interactions across a diverse array of devices.You will be instrumental in defining core architectural decisions that will shape the future of our UI systems.