About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Aaron Seitz and Susanne Jaeggi in the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-being seek an Applications Developer to assist in the development of modular, configurable, cross-platform software in C#, emphasizing clean architecture, defensive programming, testing, and reliability at scale for tools used to measure and train cognitive processes. In this role, the PDeveloper will assist with all aspects of the implementation of research tools from design and development to maintenance and support. The ideal candidate should be an experienced developer comfortable designing and developing for most parts of a Unity game platform stack. We are also seeking candidates with experience with hardware integrations for systems such as VR devices, EEG, Eye-tracking, actigraphy, etc. Further, the Applications Developer will need to operate well in programming teams and to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- 7+ of professional experience.
- Programming experience in C#, Unity.
- C# network programming experience
- Strong OO & SOLID
- Experience with video game (2D and 3D) development
- Software organization, management, version control experience
- UI experience
- Full-Stack experience
- Ability able communicate using both technical and non-technical terms with team-members having diverse backgrounds
OPTIONAL SKILLS
- Project Management
- Vue
- ASP.NET Core
- Blazor
- API Development
- Python
- Use of AI tools
- VR/AR/XR development
- Programming incorporating actigraphy, eye-tracking, EEG, and/or other signals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Software Development. This includes project management, programming, software management and distribution, team leadership, coordinating with research activities, etc.
- Solutions Design. This includes project management, programming, software management and distribution, team leadership, coordinating with research activities, etc.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111SExpected Hiring Range:
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of professional experience
- Programming experience in C# and Unity
- C# network programming experience
- Strong OO & SOLID principles
- Experience with 2D and 3D video game development
- Software organization, management, and version control experience
- UI experience
- Full-Stack experience
- Ability to communicate with team members from diverse backgrounds
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
