Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Job Summary

Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan is eager to welcome diverse candidates for a Senior Emerging Technologies Engineer role. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join us in leading the secure, private, and accessible development of the UM GPT suite, our AI-as-a-service platform. In this multifaceted position, you'll build and support a range of AI initiatives that prioritize security, privacy, and software accessibility. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in advancing the university's commitment to inclusive academic and operational excellence. If you're excited about making a meaningful impact and contributing to the future of GenAI in higher education, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

You will report to the Director of Emerging Technology.

Who We Are

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

Software Development: This includes ensuring that the web interfaces are user-friendly and meet accessibility guidelines, as well as that the back-end services are robust and scalable.

AI Project Management: Facilitating and supporting the sprint flow, contributing to the efficiency of our project management processes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project milestones are met and the team remains on track. Your contributions will include coordinating between different team members, helping to remove impediments, and assisting in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Mentorship: Provide mentorship to junior staff and interns, supporting their professional growth within the department. This includes sharing technical expertise, offering guidance on project work, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the department's technical and strategic planning. Work with senior staff and management to align departmental strategies with university goals, with a particular focus on secure, private, and accessible AI solutions.

Ongoing Learning & Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends in web development, AI, security, privacy, and accessibility. Allocate time for training and attending industry events to ensure that the UM GPT suite remains state-of-the-art.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. Ability to work on technical equipment installed at heights of 10 feet or higher. Normal amount of being stationary, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amounts of work at a computer. Requires travel to various locations on the UM campuses and moves through buildings including stairways with test equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. utilizing proper safety techniques. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends. Responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and, following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of data, etc. as stated in a computer access agreement which the incumbent signs.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

*Please mention you saw this ad on DisabledInCareers.*

Apply Now