Junior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL 60615

Full time

R2026107887

Job Description

Position Summary:

Develops, codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software in support of a national-scale artificial intelligence testbed. Typically works with senior staff but may coordinate smaller or less complex projects independently. Designs and implements technical solutions that ensure project needs and requirements are met and performs system integration tasks. Provides estimation for assigned tasks.

Full Consideration Date: please apply by Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:59pm (MT). Open until filled.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop software for managing a distributed network of computing nodes.

• Develop new features for AI-enabled data analysis and autonomous control at the edge.

• Develop and maintain software infrastructure through patches, bundles, releases, and maintenance packs.

• Code software applications that adhere to established designs and support internal requirements and external users; create and maintain code documentation.

• Identify database and software performance issues and adjust; support debugging and troubleshooting.

• Insure the correct operation of the distributed infrastructure.

• Prioritize tasks within a project and meet with business analysts and stakeholders to determine requirements.

• Open and manage support tickets with vendors; grant access to new users and respond to user inquiries; collaborate with users to design features for developing new goals, strategies, workflow and best practices.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).

• Valid driver's license by employment start date.

• Authorized to work in the United States by employment start date.

• Ability to travel between Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory is required.

Decision Making:

• Evaluate feature, upgrade, and change requests and recommend the appropriate course of action.

• Prioritize tasks within assigned projects to meet requirements and deadlines.

• Identify software performance issues and determine the adjustments needed to resolve them.

• Partner with users to design features and recommend workflow and best practice improvements.

• Determine when to escalate issues to senior staff or open tickets with external vendors.

Supervision: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.

• One year of experience developing and maintaining code or services in production.

• Fluency in:

• Programming language such as Python, C, and shell scripts.

• General developer tooling such as Git and Docker.

• Linux.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kubernetes.

• Monitoring tooling such as Prometheus.

• CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions.

Salary Range

$62,400 to $83,200

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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