Software Engineer

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Software Engineer - Boca Raton, FL.

This position reports to the Executive Director of I-SENSE, Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering, and works closely with the I-SENSE Engineering Team. The position supports software engineering activities within I-SENSE.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Serves a leadership role in the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software systems. Strong cross-stack software development experience is required.

Serves a leadership role in managing large software projects involving multiple developers. Strong software engineering management experience is required, including familiarity with standard software management tools (e.g., Git, Trello) and notations (e.g., software architecture / protocol modeling notations).

Upper-tier system development, including back-end data management systems, application servers, and user-facing systems is a focal point for this role.

Serves a leadership role in the management and administration of cloud infrastructure and associated tools (AWS).

Conducts directed studies, including technology surveys and data analysis.

Supports proposal and report development.

Supports special projects.

FAU Benefits and Perks:

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Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -

Flexible work arrangement plans -

Sick Leave Pool Program

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in computer engineering or similar area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer engineering or similar area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:$90,000 - $110,000 per year.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:ISENSE: HW/SW Engineering Core

Location:Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8a.m. - 5 p.m. Some evenings may be necessary. Hours may be adjusted with supervisor approval.

Application Deadline: 2024-07-02

Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at . For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at .

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