Job Information
Boston College Software Engineer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job Description
Software Engineer (Grant Funded position)
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer with specialized expertise in climate modeling to join our dynamic team. This position will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing software solutions for advanced climate models. The successful candidate will collaborate with climate scientists, researchers, and fellow engineers to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of our climate modeling software.
Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
Master or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in software development with a focus on climate modeling.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Fortran.
Familiarity with parallel computing techniques and high-performance computing environments are required.
Strong understanding of climate science principles and modeling methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and effective communication skills.
The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are highly desirable.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .