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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer for Athlete Performance Research - **Company:** Another Source - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3D Visualization, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Profiling, Code Review, Computer Programming, Document Management Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Software Performance - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/9208520/Software-Engineer-For-Athlete-Performance-Research-California-Palo-Alto ## About the Role Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Desired Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: * 2+ years of programming experience in Java or Python, or another Object-Oriented Programming language * 2+ years of experience as a full-stack web developer * 2+ years of C++ programming experience * A commitment to high-quality professionally engineered software * Excellent skills in communication and teamwork Desired: * Experience in performance profiling and improvement in C++ * Knowledge of multibody dynamics, computer vision, and/or biomechanics/anatomy/physiology * Experience in 3D Visualization * Experience with CMake and MATLAB * Experience developing mobile applications * Experience designing intuitive user interfaces * High-performance scientific computation, machine learning, physics, math, and/or mechanical engineering knowledge, * Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks. * Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. * Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. * Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others. * On-campus mobility. * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. ## Description The software engineer will undertake a wide variety of development projects: * Develop a mobile application for real-time movement analysis during activities like running, jumping, and cutting. * Create a compelling and straightforward user experience for researchers to visualize simulations of movement and create their own custom studies of movement (e.g., to predict joint loading during an athletic maneuver of interest). * Develop a robust user experience in Python and make other improvements to facilitate uptake of our biomechanics software by the machine learning community * Conduct software performance profiling and benchmarking to find ways to reduce computation time and push the bounds of the types of simulations that are possible. Additional roles and details: * Participate in OpenSim software development work at the API and GUI levels, designing and implementing new tools to support our worldwide collaborators. * Apply professional development practices to our software, both for new code and for correcting deficiencies in old code. This includes design, documentation, testing, portability, maintainability, adherence to standards, and egoless participation in team code reviews both as subject and reviewer. * Generate test cases/harnesses to target performance bottlenecks. * Serve as a leader-by-example to academic programmers and Stanford doctoral students to help them learn best professional coding practices. * Support external development teams who are using OpenSim by quickly answering questions online and in person at workshops and responding to feature requests and bug reports. * Work with the project team to understand the various user communities served by OpenSim and match coding decisions to the needs of our users. CORE DUTIES: * Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently. * Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts. * Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed. * Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work. * Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity. * Serve as a technical resource for applications. * Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment. * Follow team software development methodology. * Mentor lower-level software developers. Please note that due to current COVID-19 safety measures, our office is working fully remote through Summer 2021. Once COVID-19 safety measures are no longer applicable, this position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting, subject to operational need. Working at Stanford University brings many personal and professional opportunities, and the Bay Area is a wonderful place to call home, with a rich and diverse culture, activities for a variety of lifestyles, and some of the country's most beautiful scenery. We recognize that living in this area often comes with a higher cost of living than other areas of the country. As you consider Stanford as your future home and take this next career step, know that we will partner with you on moves to the Bay Area and will do all we can to help you feel at home here. Our investment in you begins now!, * Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. * Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. * Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu., The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.