Research Software Engineer IV

Description

Position Details: 

Job Title: Research Software Engineer IV 

Job Type: Full-time 

Location: Gainesville, Florida - Onsite 

Revised: 8/18/2025 

Dynanet Corporation Overview: 

Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company’s efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology – it’s a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future. 

About the Role:  

This position supports a federally funded, multi-institutional research initiative housed within the Computational Microscopy Imaging Lab (CMIL) focused on the integration of electronic health records (EHR), histology, and imaging data for predictive modeling in biomedical research. The Research Software Engineer IV will lead the development of secure, scalable, and reproducible machine learning (ML) pipelines and software components that support AI tool deployment in a research setting. This role requires collaboration with data scientists, clinical researchers, and software developers to ensure modeling systems are maintainable, interoperable, and compliant with institutional and federal standards. 

Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB AND THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT ON EACH FUNCTION: 

AI/ML Pipeline Design and Implementation – 30% 

• Lead the development of scalable and reproducible machine learning pipelines to support training, validation, and deployment of AI models using multimodal biomedical data. 
• Design workflows that enable integration of EHR, imaging, and molecular datasets. 
• Apply best practices in modular software design to ensure code maintainability and system extensibility. 

Secure Software Architecture and Deployment – 25% 

• Architect secure infrastructure for deploying ML models using containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and compatible with institutional computing environments. 
• Ensure all software components meet cybersecurity and performance standards for research systems. 
• Implement APIs and services to support integration of models into front-end tools or external systems. 

Version Control, Documentation, and Testing – 20% 

• Manage source control (e.g., Git), maintain continuous integration workflows, and implement automated testing pipelines. 
• Create detailed technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, model input/output specifications, and usage instructions. 
• Contribute to reproducibility by using and maintaining MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases). 

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Requirements Analysis – 15% 

• Collaborate with investigators, clinical researchers, and software engineers to define technical requirements and align model development with research objectives. 
• Translate clinical and research needs into engineering solutions through iterative development and testing. 
• Participate in team meetings, planning discussions, and user feedback sessions. 

Mentorship and Optimization Support – 10% 

• Provide informal guidance to junior developers, students, or collaborators on ML coding practices and system design. 
• Lead efforts to improve model performance, interpretability, and reliability through benchmarking and systematic evaluation. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB AND THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT ON EACH FUNCTION 

Administrative and Reporting Support – 5% 

• Assist in preparing technical sections of progress reports, grant submissions, or publications. 
• Provide data visualizations, summaries, or documentation as needed to support sponsor or stakeholder communication.