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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

250 Hutchinson Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

220207 Computer Science

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$17.43 - $24.40

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

The ROC-HCI Lab is looking for a lab technician with full-stack developer skills to help build and deploy a scalable version of SOPHIE, our research avatar platform. This role focuses on turning research prototypes into stable, production-ready systems that can serve a high volume of users. You will work across backend, frontend, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Build and maintain backend services (Python, Flask, or other frameworks if needed).

+ Deploy and maintain web applications on AWS.

+ Develop clean, functional front-end interfaces (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap or React).

+ Host LLMs and ML models on cloud infrastructure.

+ Manage production environments: monitoring, logs, uptime, security basics.

+ Support researchers in integrating new prototypes or features.

+ Debug issues quickly and ship fixes with minimal friction.

+ Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or similar technical field

+ Demonstrated professional or personal projects working on building and deploying web applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

+ Experience with full-stack development (backend + frontend).

+ Strong Python experience; comfort with Flask or willingness to switch frameworks.

+ Cloud development experience (AWS preferred).

+ Ability to design/call APIs and integrate third-party services.

Preferred:

+ Experience with scalable architectures (load balancing, caching, async workers).

+ Experience deploying ML/LLM pipelines in production.

+ Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.), and testing frameworks.

+ AWS certification or equivalent practical experience.

+ Strong communication skills and comfort working with a research team.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.