Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

At Te Kura Mātai Rorohiko | School of Computer Science we pride ourselves on our strong teaching abilities and diverse research interests. We are committed to producing first-class graduates at all levels.  Founded in 1981, our school has risen to become the country's largest, most diverse, and most accomplished Computer Science schools.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This role provides specialist development support for any research that requires bespoke software or hardware systems. Work is project based to achieve goals set around software or hardware deliverables, contributions to publications or commercialisation opportunities that benefit academic staff, students and stakeholders from the broader research community.  The role also provides general support to research and education within the School by improving the efficiency of internal processes and procedures through development of specialist software systems.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field such as Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics or Philosophy (Logic and Computation).

Work experience:

• At least three years’ work experience developing software that supports academic research and teaching.
• Has developed software applications for both desktop (Windows & Linux) and mobile (Android & iOS).
• Worked on ‘mixed reality’ projects, where one virtual environment is shared and interacted by multiple persons using different virtual/augmented reality headsets or mobile devices such as smartphones.  
• Has developed on-line systems for image analysis and identification
• Has worked on on-line systems for programming language analysis
• Experience setting up environments for Machine Learning
• Has developed Human Machine Interface research monitor tools for both desktop and mobile environments.

Skills:

• Ability to implement state-of-the art research outputs into software from the Computer Vision, Computer Graphics and Human Machine Interfaces fields.
• Able to program in C, C++, Prolog, Java, Javascript, Matlab, PhP and Python.
• Multi-platform software development for Linux, Windows, Android and iOS.
• Used research tools, libraries and API’s such as OpenCV, ARCore, Unity, CUDA, Tensorflow.
• Network programming; TCP/IP Protocols
• Setting up and calibrating Virtual Reality Headset’s and configuring NVidia GPU hardware.

Job specifics:

This Technical Services position will be based at the School of Computer Science. The School is located on the central University campus in downtown Auckland.

This is a permanent, full time position (37.5 hours/week). The pay rate for this position is between $64,600 and $74,500 negotiable on experience and qualifications.  

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

This position primarily supports the School of Computer Science which is New Zealand’s leading computer science department with over 40 academic staff including 8 full professors. It performs research in a wide range of computing fields including data science; software engineering; cyber security; theory; communication and information technology; and systems development and evaluation. It teaches into undergraduate programmes in Science and Engineering as well as supporting a vibrant postgraduate programme which attracts quality Masters and PhD candidates. Currently the School boasts over 600 undergraduate students and 115 postgraduate students.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have several years’ software development experience. You have a proven track record of applications (desktop, mobile & on-line) that have contributed to achieving academic research and education goals. You will also have extensive experience with state-of-the art research hardware such as virtual reality headsets.   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 14 July 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Wannes van der Mark via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz