Senior Research Software Engineer

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Specialist)

Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Senior Research Software Engineer (Senior RSE) plays a leading role in the design, development and delivery of advanced digital research solutions within the HASS Digital Research Hub (HDRH).

This position provides technical leadership across complex projects, working in close partnership with researchers and stakeholders to co-design scalable, sustainable, and high-impact research software and infrastructure. The role involves overseeing development practices, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring the delivery of robust and reproducible research systems.

The Senior RSE contributes to strategic planning, supports capacity building in research software engineering, and mentors other technical staff. The role operates across multiple concurrent projects, balancing hands-on development with coordination, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in software development, with strong proficiency in languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript

• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to complex technical projects, including architecture and system design

• Experience working with research data, digital infrastructure, or computational research environments

• Strong understanding of reproducible research practices, version control, and sustainable software development

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and engage with non-technical stakeholders

• Experience mentoring or guiding other developers or technical staff

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills

The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, and motivated to drive research impact through well-engineered digital solutions.

The School/Department

The HASS Digital Research Hub (HDRH) supports digital research across the College of Arts and Social Sciences by providing expertise in research software, data, and digital methods. The Hub works collaboratively with researchers to deliver innovative, sustainable and impactful digital research projects.

The College/Divisio n

The College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is a leading centre for research and education in the humanities, creative arts, and social sciences. The College is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting innovative research that addresses complex global challenges.

For further information please contact Mat Bettinson, Principal Research Software Engineer, E: Sign in to view email .

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

• Other documents, if required.

The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.