Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer IV
Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of extension)
Location: Remote, EST time zone


Job Description: Summary:

• This role is focused on building a cutting-edge interactive user-facing demo that will bring groundbreaking advancements in neuroscience and AI to life for scientific and general audiences.
• This role will integrate AI model output data to create interactive AI model visualizations by developing the front-end and integrating it with backend /model infrastructure and data.
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to work with a diverse set of AI model and data inputs to then create a whole system that operates seamlessly, engaging users in innovative new research.
• Experience with AI model visualization tools, with software design and development, and experience with Python will be necessary for the role.

 
What makes this role interesting?

• This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience technology by harmonizing research insights, AI integration, and modern product development practices.

 
Must-Have Skills

1. Backend and front end in Python.
2. WebGL, data visualization experience
3. Experience with building demos with both front end and back end. Building

 
Nice-to-have Skills

1. Prior meta, working meta tech stacks
2. Scientific or research based demos

 
Years of overall experience required?

• 8-10 years experience in software design and development

Degrees/certifications required?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

 
Surrounding team & key projects:

• This team is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for mapping brain activity. They collaborate cross-functionally with research, data infrastructure, and design teams to build and integrate advanced AI models.
• Key projects include designing robust back-end and front-end frameworks for data visualization and user interaction, as well as partnering closely with Program Management to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

 
Typical Day-to-Day in the role

• Understanding priorities and goals
• XFN management between research and design
• Reconciling priorities and finding solutions to get demos to end products
• Communicating though WP
• Weekly meetings with full XFN team

 
How will performance be measured?

• Continuation of demo building
• Output of codes, quality of visual from a demo standpoint
• XFN partnership feedback
• Ability to communicate potential blockers and ability to find solutions

 
Job Responsibilities

• Develop an interactive 3D visualization of brain activity for web browsers (using WebGL or similar).
• Implement user interface components allowing users to select from a fixed set of preloaded images, videos, and text that dynamically display associated brain activations across neural regions.
• Enable interactive controls for the 3D visualization, including rotation, time cursor, zoom in and out, and play/pause functionality.
• Integrate model code and output data to drive the visualization, working in collaboration with the research team.
• Ensure the front-end is performant and responsive, with a clean and accessible design, leveraging clients design system, working with the design team.
• Develop an integrated front-end system with backend/model infrastructure.
• Collaborate with design and research teams to iterate on UI/UX based on feedback.

 
Skills

• 8-10 years experience in software design and development, with 5-10 years experience in Python, Python backend and APIs, and web frameworks
• Expertise in front-end web development, including familiarity with WebGL, Python and similar tools
• Experience with interactive data visualization and performance optimization.
• Ability to work with scientific data and collaborate closely with research and design teams, interest or experience in neuroscience a plus.
• Familiarity with Meta design systems, Meta’s tech stack, and deployment best practices for web demos.

 
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8-10 years experience in software design and development

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 90.00/hr.