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# Computer Science and Engineering Department: CROSS Practitioner in Residence Pool

- **Company:** University of California
- **Location:** Santa Cruz, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $57,000.0 - $201,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Free and Open-Source Software
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/17308063/Computer-Science-Engineering-Department-Cross-Practitioner-In-Residence-Pool-California-Santa-Cruz

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent foreign degree).
 + Experience in open source software development.

## Description

The Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the Baskin School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites qualified individuals to apply to our ongoing pool for the position of Practitioner in Residence. Practitioners contribute to the CROSS academic environment by offering feedback and critique on CROSS projects, collaborating on research opportunities, and providing guidance to CROSS researchers and leadership. We seek qualified individuals who are professional practitioners to support the academic and professional endeavors of CROSS. Experts in open source software development and communities are encouraged to apply.

CROSS aims to turn graduate-level research prototypes into successful software projects with vibrant user and developer communities. To meet this goal, the CROSS team uses a combination of teaching, research, and incubation of open source projects. Our proximity to Silicon Valley allows us to match our world-class research expertise with leading tech experts. We draw from this expertise to choose projects that will have maximum real-world impact.

Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS): https://cross.ucsc.edu/

Computer Science & Engineering Department: https://engineering.ucsc.edu/departments/computer-science-and-engineering, As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

 + "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
 + UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
 + UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
 + APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment


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