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# Applications Developer 2

- **Company:** The Ohio State University
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,600.0 - $85,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Web Development, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Github, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, Software Tools, Cyber-physical Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Applications-Developer-2_R160696-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related computing discipline.
 * Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
 * Two years of experience with: Software design and development. Debugging, testing, and maintenance. Linux-based development environments.
 * Experience integrating software designs into cyber-physical hardware platforms while accounting for size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C).
 * Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and modern software engineering workflows.
 * Experience building, integrating, and maintaining software across multiple environments and platforms.
 * Knowledge of one or more of the following:
 + Distributed systems. Cyber-physical systems.
 + Critical infrastructure systems.
 + Data pipelines.
 + Applied AI/ML software environments.
 * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to:
 + Work independently.
 + Manage multiple priorities.
 + Resolve issues with minimal direction.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Desired

 * 2-4 years of relevant software or hardware development experience in a research, academic, or advanced technical environment.
 * Experience developing software for cyberinfrastructure or interdisciplinary research applications.
 * Contributing to open-source software or collaborative research software projects.

Technical Skills

 * Experience with:
 + Containerization technologies, and deployment workflows.
 + Web application development, REST APIs, databases, and user-facing software tools.
 + Including use of kernels, file systems, and drivers.

## Description

This position will work closely with faculty, students, and research staff to design, implement, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality research prototypes for W3CIL projects. The Applications Developer will play a central role in building reliable research prototypes, integrating prototypes into usable systems, supporting lab and field deployments, and strengthening the lab's overall software and hardware engineering practices.