CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Visualization, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Internet Application, Java, JavaScript, Laboratory Testing, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), NoSQL, Process Improvement, Radio Frequency, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), React.js, Reporting Skills, Research Laboratory, Retail, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Development, Test Design, Test Equipment, Testing, Web Application Framework, Web Programming
Auburn University Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Lab is seeking a motivated and skilled Student Software Developer. This position is ideal for undergraduate students who are passionate and proficient in software development and are looking to apply their skills in a dynamic research environment. The role involves developing and maintaining web-based applications that support our lab’s research activities, utilizing technology to streamline and optimize processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency for the teams throughout the RFID Lab.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain applications for data management, visualization, and research collaboration.
- Work closely with researchers to understand their software requirements and provide technical solutions.
- Participate in the design, testing, and deployment of new software features.
- Assist in the integration of computational tools and databases.
- Document and maintain software functionality.
- Ensure the robustness and reliability of web applications.
- Perform data collection and data analysis to investigate the performance of large-scale RFID deployments.
- Responsible for creating reports for data presentation and customer communication.
- Responsible for evaluating the performance of RFID systems in retail stores and standard lab test environments.
- Responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting RF test equipment.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled student at Auburn University
- Strong programming skills with experience in application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#).
- Experience working with web applications, and or frameworks (NextJS, Remix, Vite/React) - Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience working with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
- Currently enrolled as an Auburn University undergraduate student.
- Majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have 20 hour per week availablity for summer 2026 and 15 - 20 hour per week availability for fall 2026
Pay Range:
USD $15.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr.
Why Work at Auburn?:
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
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