CareerPlan

Research Programmer II

Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus, USFull-time$106k–$125k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develop software and data systems to support large-scale health, activity, and location research using wearable device data.

Role type

Senior Research Programmer (Software Engineering & Data Systems)

Builds

Secure research portals, mobile apps (Android/iOS), data pipelines, and analytical tools for health and social science research.

Domain

Health research / Social science / Wearable technology

Required skills

Python, PHP, MySQL, relational database management, Android development, iOS development, data pipeline design, geospatial data analysis, statistical analysis (Stata)

Preferred skills

Academic/biomedical research software experience, large dataset management, API integration, wearable device data integration

Technologies

Python, PHP, MySQL, Android, iOS, Stata

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex data collection systems for wearable devices; Develop and maintain secure research portals and mobile applications; Manage large research databases and data pipelines; Develop analytical tools to answer research questions; Collaborate with researchers to translate objectives into software solutions; Provide technical mentorship to junior staff.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities