Scientific Software Engineer

The Many Brains Project |
Remote (U.S.

-based. Eastern Time Zone Preferred) | Full-Time

The Many Brains Project is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing cognitive and behavioral science through scalable digital assessment tools, scientific infrastructure, and open research resources. We develop and support the Test My Brain  platform, including Test My Brain  cognitive assessments, public educational and research resources, and the Test My Brain .org TMB Digital Lab. Our work supports researchers, clinicians, educators, and organizations around the world through scientifically rigorous cognitive testing, large-scale behavioral data collection, and research collaboration.

We are mission-driven, collaborative, and deeply committed to rigorous science, long-term thinking, and meaningful real-world impact. We believe scientific infrastructure matters, and we are building tools that help advance research and improve understanding of human cognition and behavior.

We are seeking a technically versatile and scientifically minded Scientific Software Engineer to support development and maintenance of the Test My Brain  platform and associated research infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable systems, solving complex technical problems, and working closely with researchers to support large-scale cognitive and behavioral science. Candidates may come from backgrounds such as software engineering, computer science, computational neuroscience, cognitive science, data science, or related interdisciplinary fields.

The role combines elements of software engineering, backend infrastructure development, scientific programming, research systems support, and data infrastructure. You will work closely with leadership across software development, psychometrics, analytics, and research operations to help expand and maintain the Test My Brain  platform and associated technical systems. Successful candidates will be thoughtful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in highly collaborative environments that value clear communication and strong documentation practices.

Develop, maintain, and improve backend infrastructure supporting the Test My Brain  platform and research systems

Contribute to frontend and/or backend software development for cognitive testing applications and internal tools

Support deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of technical infrastructure and study environments

Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, reporting systems, and operational tools

Assist with database design, versioning systems, and technical documentation

Help maintain software reliability, debugging, QA processes, and security practices

Collaborate with researchers to implement and support cognitive assessments and research studies

Contribute to internal workflows and automation that improve operational efficiency

Support data integrity, system monitoring, and infrastructure scalability

Assist with technical support for external collaborators and research partners

Improve or expand backend infrastructure supporting cognitive testing and research operations

Build or refine internal tools, APIs, analytics systems, or reporting workflows

Support deployment and maintenance of new research studies and testing environments

Collaborate with senior staff to improve technical infrastructure, operational workflows, and software reliability across the organization

Help identify opportunities for new tools, automation, or infrastructure improvements aligned with your strengths and interests

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, cognitive…