Software Applications Developer​/Programmer III - AI​/ML

Job Title Software Applications Developer/Programmer III - AI/MLAgency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Autonomy  Research Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job  DescriptionTAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).

The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE The Software Applications Developer III – AI/ML serves as the technical lead for software development projects at the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI), supervising and mentoring junior developers while independently delivering high-quality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI/ML)-enabled web-based and server-side software solutions supporting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This role ensures adherence to technical standards, provides oversight of development efforts, and collaborates with stakeholders to support software architecture, system optimization, and integration.

Additionally, this position reports project status, technical challenges, risks, and progress to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES Software Development: 50%
Develop, modify, debug, test, deploy, and maintain C#/.NET, JavaScript, Python, and web-based applications.

Train, test, evaluate, and optimize AI/ML models for production environments.

Integrate AI/ML components into web-based and backend systems.

Ensure the security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications.

Review and approve software designs and coordinate the integration of multiple codebases.

Provide technical oversight and ensure adherence to software development best practices and standards.

Oversee the review and analysis of software documentation and production performance to facilitate problem resolution.

Develop, review, and approve test plans for AI/ML models and software solutions.

Participate in data architecture design, system optimization, and performance tuning.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Mentorship: 30%
Supervise and mentor junior developers and graduate and undergraduate student workers, as assigned, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support.

Provide technical leadership for software development projects and promote adherence to coding standards and development best practices.

Conduct code reviews, support system integration efforts, and evaluate software designs.

Evaluate software products and programming languages, recommending adoption when applicable.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members regarding AI/ML practices, tools, and methodologies.

Foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration through professional networks and organizational activities.

Project Management and Compliance: 20%
Collaborate with project leaders to develop work plans, project timelines, technical requirements, and resource allocations.

Monitor and report project status, technical risks, challenges, milestones, and progress to supervisor and project stakeholders.

Maintain software documentation, user manuals, technical reports, and related records to support project continuity.

Conduct systems analyses and recommend improvements to system efficiency, functionality, and performance.

Ensure databases, applications, software configurations, and procedures are current and appropriately…