Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Analysis Software Engineer II at UL Research Institutes, based in our Morrisville, North Carolina office.

The Analysis Software Engineer II designs, develops, and maintains high-quality software applications and data pipelines in support of Underwriters Laboratories Research Institutes’ (ULRI) Chemical Insights mission to provide unbiased research on chemicals and their risks to people’s health.

The Analysis Software Engineer II is a key contributor on project teams to define specifications for complex software programming applications and modifies existing applications. The role requires strong proficiency in data science tools and web technologies for building durable data pipelines and full-stack software applications. The role requires a collaborative mindset, and the ability to turn complex scientific requirements into scalable, high-quality software solutions.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Chemical Insights teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI):

The Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) contributes to the protection of public health and well-being by conducting scientific research. Our research and initiatives let people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe and how they affect human health and the planet. We share our research and knowledge through information and application tools with leaders in the scientific, business, and policy communities to raise awareness of human health risks stemming from emerging technologies. To learn more, visit: chemicalinsights.org/.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Analysis Software Engineer II, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Design, build, and maintain Python-based data pipelines for ingesting, cleaning, transforming, and validating scientific data, as well as web-based applications and REST APIs for scientific data curation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with scientific technical experts, UX/UI designers, software engineers, and other developers to deliver features that meet user needs and research goals.
• Integrate applications with databases, APIs, laboratory information systems, high-performance computing (HPC) systems, and external scientific data sources.
• Design and implement programmatic REST APIs for seamless integration between services.
• Write unit and integration tests for reliable, durable software applications.
• Assist internal scientists and engineers in using data pipelines and applications; maintain effective documentation of these systems for internal users.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering.
• Plan and prioritize project activities, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical challenges to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Mentor colleagues in software engineering best practices.

• • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback on findings, both verbal and in writing.

• • Perform other duties as directed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Advanced technical knowledge of software development, version control, and agile development practices.
• Proficiency with Python data-science stack (e.g., Polars, Pandas, Numpy, Scipy) and web-application frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI), cloud services (AWS or Azure), and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with JavaScript (e.g., React, Vue, Plotly), R, Java, Go, and containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools for production deployment is preferred but not required.
• Strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management, initiative, and influence skills to create alignment with multiple stakeholders and deliver results in a scientific research organization. 
• Positive and collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders and colleagues across the organization.
• Must be a self-starter and possess excellent leadership qualities.

 Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer programming, or a related field and minimum of 4 years of professional full stack development experience; or

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer programming, or a related field and minimum of 2 years of professional full stack development experience.

• Prior experience in developing online applications in a scientific research environment.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range:

Pay Type: