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Software Engineer, Research

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
149 13th Street (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2025
Summary Responsible for software development, coding and implementation, systems analysis and more within the software development team. Essential Functions: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications, features, and modules according to project requirements and specifications. -Writes clean, efficient, and high-quality code using programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to the project. -Collaborates with stakeholders, business analysts, and senior engineers to gather requirement, understand user needs, and propose technical solutions. -Creates and maintains technical documentation, including design documents, architecture diagrams, code comments, and user guides. -Identifies, debugs, and resolves software defects, performance issues, and compatibility problems through systematic problem-solving techniques. -Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products. -Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to software development. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Development responsibilities: Gain enough familiarity with image analysis pipelines developed by our team (for, e.g., image registration, segmentation, or tractography) to be able to test these pipelines and understand how they work and how they are used Containerize image analysis pipelines for public distribution Deploy image analysis pipelines on the cloud Ensure compatibility of new pipelines with existing packages and libraries, which may have been developed in a variety of languages (python, matlab, julia, C/C++) and deep learning frameworks (tensorflow, pytorch) Develop tools for visualizing and annotating the raw image data and/or pipeline derivatives Test responsibilities: Develop and execute software test plans (e.g., unit and regression tests) on multiple platforms Monitor automated tests, analyze test results, and recommend corrective action Maintenance and support responsibilities: Package new tools for public distribution Document new tools and support them for users and collaborators Maintain GitHub repositories Fix bugs and enhance features Resolve cross-platform compatibility, installation, and run-time issues SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Required: Competency in python and one other programming language. Applicants will be required to present code samples demonstrating their competency. Competency in Unix shell scripting (bash, csh) Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to document code and support users Debugging of hard, soft, and compile failures Basic Git and GitHub version control Basic test-driven development Basic understanding of machine learning/deep learning Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and modify others' code EXPERIENCE: Programming in python: minimum 2 years Programming in one other language: minimum 1 year Experience in Unix environment: minimum 1 year Experience with Git and GitHub: minimum 6 months Familiarity with tensorflow and/or pytorch frameworks: minimum 6 months Preferred: experience in biomedical image analysis and/or neuroscience Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.