Software Design Engineer

Overview

• Open Date 01/20/2026
• Requisition Number PRN
  44065B
• Job Title Software Design Engineer
• Working Title Software Design Engineer
• Career Progression Track F
• Track Level
• FLSA Code Computer Employee
• Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
• Standard Hours per Week 40
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Shift Day
• Work Schedule Summary
• VP Area President
• Department 01211 - HCI COMP ONCOL DATA & ENG DEPT
• Location Campus
• City Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment External Posting
• Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400
• Close Date 02/20/2026

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Following general guidelines and accepted technical approaches, perform tasks in the design, development, and implementation of software engineering applications, analysis and investigation of software engineering project tasks, definition of design specifications and parameters, development and application of standard routines and utility programs, resolution of hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations, and analysis of system architecture requirements and structure.

Assignments are defined in terms of general objectives and are of diverse scope and moderate technical complexity. May assign work to lower level technical support employees. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

• Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously:
  Office environment.
• Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously:
  Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
• Often:
  Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
• Seldom:
  Bending, reaching overhead.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for all.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender,…