Software Engineer

University of Southern California

1d • $109,605 - $134,056 • Onsite

About The Position

Our auditory research lab seeks a programmer with experience in C++ and Qt. This position will entail the development of user-friendly software to control custom hardware that drives experimental imaging setups. This project will involve the development of a graphical user interface that can accept user input, call the appropriate hardware drivers, receive the data that is returned, and plot images and data in easy-to-understand 2D and 3D formats. This position is available within the lab of John Oghalai, part of a strong auditory research group within the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The lab is located on the Keck Medical Campus of USC. Depending upon how this project proceeds, this may lead to a part-time position within an existing startup company designed to commercialize this technology.

Requirements

• Knowledge of C++ and Qt is required.
• Experience in coding.
• Ability to work in teams collaboratively with other lab personnel is critical.
• Minimum 2 years with programming and documentation procedures, methods and operator instructions.
• Experience conducting unit/performance tests, systems integration and user acceptance.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more relevant programming languages, able to gain needed contexts for domains.
• Comprehensive knowledge of architecture, design and development of software solutions.
• Excellent organization, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and creative solutions while aligned to organizational objectives and customer needs.
• Experience weighing economic costs and values objectively, supporting coworkers on a project basis, and contributing to discussions in a civil manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to provide both detailed information as well as summaries to varied audiences.
• Substantial knowledge of security concepts, familiarity with secure code development techniques, and understanding of scalable and automated solutions.
• Ability to build strong, positive working relationships and rapport with heterogeneous groups of team members.
• Knowledge of and experience coding in C++ and Qt.
• Ability to work in teams.

Nice To Haves

• Graphics, game design, virtual reality, and/or signal processing expertise will be considered highly valuable.
• Graphics, game design, virtual reality, and/or signal processing expertise.
• 4 years in IT/programming.
• Proficiency with Python, Javascript, C/C++, Java, Ruby and/or other advanced programming languages.
• Experience with Unix/Linux programming and/or administration.
• Experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Development of user-friendly software to control custom hardware that drives experimental imaging setups.
• Development of a graphical user interface that can accept user input, call the appropriate hardware drivers, receive the data that is returned, and plot images and data in easy-to-understand 2D and 3D formats.
• Coding
• Work in teams collaboratively with other lab personnel.
• Conducting unit/performance tests, systems integration and user acceptance.
• Provide technical expertise and creative solutions while aligned to organizational objectives and customer needs.
• Weighing economic costs and values objectively, supporting coworkers on a project basis, and contributing to discussions in a civil manner.
• Provide both detailed information as well as summaries to varied audiences.
• Build strong, positive working relationships and rapport with heterogeneous groups of team members.

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $109,605.12 - $134,056.20.
• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level