Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

There are jobs. Then there are careers that foster you to be a force for good in the world. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a world-leading safety research center working with car companies, suppliers, and government agencies to bring about the safe development and deployment of automated vehicles on our roadways. Transportation is under transformation, so every day we are approaching problems differently to make a difference in the world (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj4VWviw5JA).

VTTI seeks a qualified, ambitious, seasoned software engineer who is interested in answering complex questions surrounding connected and automated vehicle systems and desires flexible, part-time work assignments. The candidate should be an experienced engineer capable of working independently and with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety through cutting-edge research and development of emerging technologies in transportation safety applications. This role will focus on working to develop and enhance complex software to support transportation research projects. This entails undertaking and leading the design, coding, unit testing, and integration testing activities to ensure that each assignment is completed on time and meets the expectations of the user. Iteratively acts in concert with the research team and sponsors to define project goals and technical specifications; to create/refine project plans and milestones; and to integrate these goals, specifications, and timeline to achieve the overall objective.

Directions given and received: Independently performs most assignments with instructions on global objectives and general results expected with minimal supervision. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. May work with technicians, graduate research assistants and others who assist in specific assignments, providing expertise and guidance as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related field, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems.
• Experience with research computing workflows.
• Experience developing systems that operate on large-scale datasets.
• Experience building computer vision-based applications.
• Experience with transportation-related computer vision applications.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with API development.

Pay Band

5

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

30

Review Date

2/10/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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