Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - NREC

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

19h

About The Position

At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. The members of our technical staff collaborates closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization. As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, end-to-end software solutions that power data-driven robotics applications. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative setting. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing the department’s initiatives to develop cutting-edge robotics software, streamline data-driven workflows, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions, while ensuring the team delivers exceptional and ground breaking results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
4+ years of professional experience developing full‑stack applications
Experience working in Linux‑based development environments
Solid understanding of core software engineering principles, patterns, and protocols
Proficiency in modern backend and frontend programming languages; Python experience strongly preferred to ensure alignment with the team’s existing stack
Hands‑on experience with both relational and non-relational data systems, including data versioning or related tooling
Proficiency with contemporary web application frameworks
Ability to translate product requirements and user feedback into thoughtful technical solutions
Clear, effective technical communication skills
Ability to collaborate with experts within a multidisciplinary team, including product managers, software architects, data engineers, and other developers
Ability to work independently, ask questions and seek input when needed
Commitment to a respectful and supportive team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with data orchestration or workflow tools
Familiarity with software security concepts such as authentication, authorization, and endpoint protection
Exposure to cloud platforms or distributed computing environments
Data processing workflows (pre‑processing, augmentation, post‑processing) experience
Background in building tools or interfaces for data exploration or analytics
Interest in mentoring or supporting teammates as the team grows

Responsibilities

Owning end‑to‑end development of features across the backend, frontend, and data layers
Building reliable, scalable backend services that power core product capabilities
Designing and maintaining data systems that support both structured and unstructured information
Crafting polished, responsive user interfaces using modern frontend approaches
Shaping intuitive user experiences through thoughtful design and usability principles
Translating user feedback, product insights, and analytics into product improvements
Collaborating closely with a multi-functional team to deliver cohesive, high‑impact features
Developing interactive data visualizations and exploration tools that help users make sense of complex information
Participating in architectural decisions and influencing long‑term technical direction
Maintaining strong engineering standards through testing, documentation, and code review
Diagnosing and resolving issues across the full stack to ensure a smooth, reliable user experience
Supporting a team culture that values learning, knowledge‑sharing, and supportive collaboration