Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment. The Senior Engineer will work with a small team to design, build, and test new social media technology, ensuring it meets both engineering goals and responsible technology principles.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test new social media infrastructure using appropriate software languages and methodologies
- Engage with senior management and external stakeholders (e.g., open-source project leaders) to integrate technology with the larger tech ecosystem
- Collaborate with others to identify technical areas of cross-pollination
- Engage with the larger Berkman Klein Center communities (e.g., by attending workshops and seminars) to learn from the Center’s dynamic intellectual environment and share individual and team learnings
Skills
- Minimum of five years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- Technical experience with coding, testing, UX design, or other CS skills
- The ability to work on open-ended problems in ambiguous spaces
- A strong sense of communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in the trust and safety space is a plus
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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