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- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
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- Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Duties: Software Engineers build the software applications and systems critical to the group's mission of delivering data-driven economic analyses of public policy. Software Engineers work closely with Economists and Research Associates to develop large databases of economic and demographic data, population-scale computational models of economic agents, and data visualization tools that support public policy analysis. Applications developed by Software Engineers enable Economists to advise lawmakers on public policy design and educate the public on the impact of public policy proposals.
The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer position has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline, demonstrates strong software development fundamentals, and is capable of working with a range of technologies. Technical experience relevant to the role includes full stack web development, statistical computing, mathematical optimization, and distributed computing. An interest in economics and public policy is valued.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. The ideal candidate for the Software Engineer position has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline, demonstrates very strong software development fundamentals. The candidate is capable of working with a range of technologies, including Python (or R or MATLAB), Java, C++, C#. (It is also advantageous to have experience working with JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as jQuery, AngularJS, or React as well as a knowledge of SQL.) However, on balance, very strong software development fundamentals is more important than current language skills. Technical experience relevant to the role includes full stack web development, statistical computing, mathematical optimization, and distributed computing. An interest in economics and public policy is valued. Must be eager to learn new technologies and explore the best way to solve challenging technical and mathematical problems.
Reference Number: 07-29901
Salary Grade: E
Employment Type: Exempt
Org: Penn Wharton Budget Model
Special Requirements: Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Job Family: E-Information Systems/Technology
Organization
Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania! Penn is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.
Across our 12 highly-regarded schools, more than 25,000 students, and more than 4,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Penn carries on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin: entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the university's development. To learn more, visit About Penn.
Vision
As engines of knowledge and new ideas, universities have the unique potential to define the future rather than be defined by it; to pioneer change rather than merely manage it. To do so requires a plan both visionary and pragmatic. The Penn Compact 2022 motivates community members to innovate, be radically inclusive, and positively impact their local, national, and global communities.
Penn’s fundamental priorities — increasing access, integrating knowledge and engaging locally, nationally and globally — are supported by the three core values that make us uniquely Penn: inclusion, innovation, and impact.
Learn about the signature initiatives of the Penn Compact 2022:
- Global Connections President’s Engagement Prizes President's Innovation Prize Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professors
Diversity
Understanding and appreciating diversity is one of Penn's most important priorities and is fundamental to success in today's world.
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Penn visit:
- Diversity at Penn Resources Supporting Diversity Penn Diversity Facts and Figures Penn's Diversity Timeline 1740-1997
Benefits
Penn offers a wide range of benefits and perks - from Penn's retirement Matching Plan to bike repair stations to access to the full LinkedIn Learning library to adoption assistance to workshops at the letterpress and book arts studio and much more!
- Penn HR Benefits Be in the Know Wellness Campaign Penn Home Ownership Services Campus Shuttles & Buses Resources for Cyclists Deals@Penn Common Press
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- Penn Park Morris Arboretum Penn Campus Arboretum: 6,800 Campus Trees Penn Recreation Penn Libraries Shop Penn
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Learn about sustainability at Penn.
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