Learning Game and Tutor Research Programmer - HCII - School of Computer Science

We are searching for a Learning Game and Tutor Research Programmer – an early‑career software engineer focused on educational technology, working under the direction of Professor Bruce McLaren.

• Design and implement software applications, often within a team, or modify existing software to meet research needs.
• Maintain and extend existing applications, correct system bugs, test upgrades, and keep documentation up to date.
• Analyze alternative algorithms, new routines, and system changes, and suggest program or system modifications.
• Document new designs, code changes, and modifications.
• Manage software code repositories.
• Set up software to run in classrooms over the Internet.
• Work in classrooms, monitoring how actual users (students) interact with learning materials.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• One year experience in research computing systems analysis, systems programming, database analysis and design, or research computing.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React.
• Working knowledge of software version control, object‑oriented programming, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with Unix‑based operating systems, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Working knowledge of Unity is valued.
• Proof of comparable education and experience may be considered.

• Successful background investigation.
• Act 153 clearance (Child Protection).

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function:
Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type:
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full time/Part time:
Full time

Pay Basis:
Salary

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.