UCSF
The Principal Research Software Engineer serves as the primary technical expert for a nationally recognized health policy research program, ensuring data and technical platforms are usable, interoperable, and compliant across a wide range of collaborating institutions. This role involves leading the development of research software, data platforms, and AI-enabled capabilities to accelerate scientific discovery and inform health policy. The position requires expert-level software engineering, data architecture, and AI expertise to direct technical strategy and governance for sensitive health data.
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1873
UCSF (University of California San Francisco) is a leading university dedicated exclusively to health — combining top-ranked patient care, biomedical research, and health sciences education. It operates hospitals, research institutes, and training programs that drive discoveries in basic science, translational medicine, and public health. UCSF emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and community benefit to translate breakthroughs into better treatments and population health outcomes. Philanthropy and partnerships support its mission to lead revolutions in health.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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