Job Description

Job Summary
Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan is eager to welcome diverse candidates for a Senior Emerging Technologies Engineer role. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join us in leading the secure, private, and accessible development of the UM GPT suite, our AI-as-a-service platform. In this multifaceted position, you'll build and support a range of AI initiatives that prioritize security, privacy, and software accessibility. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in advancing the university's commitment to inclusive academic and operational excellence. If you're excited about making a meaningful impact and contributing to the future of GenAI in higher education, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

You will report to the Director of Emerging Technology.

Who We Are
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about

Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Parental and Maternity Leave
Responsibilities*
Software Development: This includes ensuring that the web interfaces are user-friendly and meet accessibility guidelines, as well as that the back-end services are robust and scalable.

AI Project Management: Facilitating and supporting the sprint flow, contributing to the efficiency of our project management processes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project milestones are met and the team remains on track. Your contributions will include coordinating between different team members, helping to remove impediments, and assisting in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Mentorship: Provide mentorship to junior staff and interns, supporting their professional growth within the department. This includes sharing technical expertise, offering guidance on project work, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the department's technical and strategic planning. Work with senior staff and management to align departmental strategies with university goals, with a particular focus on secure, private, and accessible AI solutions.

Ongoing Learning & Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends in web development, AI, security, privacy, and accessibility. Allocate time for training and attending industry events to ensure that the UM GPT suite remains state-of-the-art.

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field: Or equivalent work experience in software development with a focus on web technologies.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full-stack api-driven application development, including familiarity with front-end and back-end technologies
Demonstrated experience in front-end web application development using Vue.js, React, TypeScript; demonstrated experience in back-end application development using Python, Django, Fast API, PostgreSQL
Strong Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage projects from conception to completion, including resource allocation and timeline management.
Understanding of Security, Privacy, and Accessibility: Demonstrated experience or certification in implementing secure and private web solutions that are accessible to a diverse user base.
Effective Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Continual Learning Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in web development, AI technologies, and industry best practices.
Desired Qualifications*
Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field: Advanced degree with a focus on AI, machine learning, or web technologies is a strong plus.
Demonstrated expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
Experience with containers and container orchestration tools
Strong experience with GenAI or similar AI frameworks for generalized machine learning, especially in the context of integrating these technologies into web-based platforms or services.
Experience building mobile applications for iOS and/or Android using React Native or platform tools (i.e. Swift and Kotlin)