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Responsible for developing experimental research applications and modifying existing software for specific research applications based on knowledge of the theoretical foundations of information and computation including algorithms and data structures, and the application of state-of-the-art programming methodology and languages for their implementation and application in computer-based systems; provides consulting services to researchers relative to software technology and capability.

We are in search of a motivated teammate to assist with technical development of several web application projects: CMRA's Learning Management System, the CS-STEM Network (www.cs2n.org), an established Ruby on Rails web app running on Amazon Web Services with 10,000+ active monthly users; CMRA's Scratch-based block programming in conjunction with a Virtual Robot platform; And a ML-Based intervention tool to help teachers identify problems or misunderstandings in their program. The candidate should be able to develop and maintain backends (models, controllers) and databases to support both our research and outreach efforts. The candidate will work as part of a collaborative team including curriculum developers, game designers, and game engine programmers to develop/program games, deliver curriculum, and explore numerous novel methods of offering research-based STEM learning at scale.

The candidate will also help with responding to support tickets that arise from user feedback.

Professional development experiences are provided.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science AND/OR Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Web Application Development or similar
• Ability to adapt to new technologies quickly and effectively
• Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Remain current on emerging technologies (operating systems, mobile computing, etc)
• Ability to collect, organize, and distribute feature requests, bug reports, known issues, etc
• Basic knowledge of electronic and mechanical processes preferred
• Background in user-centered software design; user testing experience preferred
• Able to obtain Act 153 (child protection) clearances in the state of Pennsylvania
• Availability to attend daily and weekly meetings

Technical Requirements:

• Dev Ops experience on platforms like Heroku or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Database design and maintenance
• Familiarity with web sockets
• Familiarity with webpack
• Web development experience (HTML, Javascript)
• Experience with Ruby, C# a plus
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical computer issues
• Strong expertise with Windows and Mac operating systems
• Experience with GIT

Preferred (but not required) Experience:

• Experience programming mobile robotics (LEGO, VEX Robotics, Arduino)
• Experience with agile software development
• Experience with leading professional development
• Experience with Machine Learning/AI
• Experience with Unity 3D game engine
• Experience with ReactJS

About us: CMRA is a research, development, and outreach program of Carnegie Mellon University housed at the National Robotics Engineering Center in the Lawrenceville tech corridor in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Our active projects include FACILITATE, an NSF-funded research project that will be developing the ML-Based intervention tool for virtual robot programming; Player-Programmed Partner Games (P3G), an NSF-funded research project that is focused on increasing access to informal STEM education in out-of-school time (OST) settings, while simultaneously bringing the human-robotics interaction paradigms of robotics education up to date; SMART robotics technician training and micro-credentialing; and online technologies to help K-12 teachers and students learn STEM through robotics.

Come join our team at the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy part of the National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon University. We are an educational robotics research team consisting of programmers, artists, curriculum writers, learning scientists, engineers, and game designers. We have a wonderful relaxed atmosphere, and strive to make an impact to help students learn CS and STEM through Robotics!

website: https://www.cmu.edu/roboticsacademy/

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