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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Developer - **Company:** University of Southern California - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,494.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Cloud Engineering, Web Development, Django Web Framework, Software Maintenance, Next.js, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Software Security, AngularJS, Information Technology, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---University-Park-Campus/Senior-Developer_REQ20178030/apply ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree. * Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education. * 5 years in information technology, software development, engineering, or relevant fields. * Experience with ML/AI integration (working with LLM APIs, embeddings, and vector DB), experience with serverless cloud architecture. * Proficiency in web programming with modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, and Django, etc.), Knowledge of web security best practices. * Foundational knowledge of security concepts, secure code development techniques, and the development and configuration of software solutions. * Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems, write test cases for new and existing code to ensure compatibility and stability, and provide detailed information and summaries to peers and supervisors. * Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to establish strong, positive working relationships and rapport with various groups of team members., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field. * Eight years of experience in information technology, software development, engineering, or relevant fields. * Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and supporting scalable software applications within large, complex technology environments. * Experience translating complex business, operational, or research workflows into maintainable software functionality and automated processes. * Strong knowledge of secure software development practices, application security concepts, testing, quality assurance, and software configuration. * Experience designing test cases and troubleshooting complex systems to improve software compatibility, stability, reliability, and performance. * Demonstrated ability to analyze complex or conflicting information, identify root causes, and develop sustainable technical solutions. * Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate customer needs, and communicate technical approaches and recommendations. * Experience mentoring developers or technical peers and contributing to engineering standards, technical documentation, problem-solving frameworks, or training resources. * Experience working in higher education, research technology, research computing, or another large, complex organizational environment. USC Unifying Values Statement In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, community, well-being, open communication, and accountability., Minimum Education: Doctorate Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 7 years Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Advanced degree in computer science or related field such as solid state physics or microelectronics engineering. Supervisory skills. Demonstrated record of outstanding research contributions and experience in an area of computer science, technical proficiency, exceptional creativity, successful collaboration with others, and independent thought. Demonstrated reputation as an emerging leader in field with sustained performance and accomplishment. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize research Job ID REQ20178030 Posted Date 08/12/2026 ## Description * Work closely faculty, researchers, and stakeholders on the campus, translating scientific goals into high-quality SW applications. * Design and develop web applications, workflow, and data pipelines in HPC and Cloud environment in collaboration with research teams. * Integrate ML/AI tools and technologies into SW development workflow to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of services. * Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications and solutions that perform reliably upon implementation and can evolve with changing university and business requirements. * Translate business requirements and technical specifications into effective software features and services in partnership with ITS and university stakeholders. * Develop and enhance technology supporting USC's secure computing initiative, including user portal functionality and automated workflows defined in partnership with research data and technical teams. * Embed security standards, procedures, quality analysis, testing, and university compliance requirements into software development workflows and solutions. * Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to identify system issues, resolve defects, and improve application performance and reliability. * Support project and task planning, technology standards, process improvements, and customer-focused solutions aligned with ITS objectives and university needs. * Mentor and guide team members and peers by sharing technical expertise, problem-solving methodologies, frameworks, training resources, and current industry best practices. ## Related Videos - [Making Teaching Code Less Academic and More Market-Ready - Peter Ruppel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1911-making-teaching-code-less-academic-and-more-market-ready-peter-ruppel) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [Stand alone components in Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/656-stand-alone-components-in-angular) - [From Zero to Hero: NextJS 13 and Tailwind CSS for Beginners](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/766-from-zero-to-hero-nextjs-13-and-tailwind-css-for-beginners) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)