Software Developer I
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Position Title: Software Developer I
Job Group: Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent
Job Description: The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Software Developer I. CSSM provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other groups at Iowa State University. This position is specifically responsible for the development of software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients. This position will be involved with one or more of the following components: software development with statistical methods and algorithms; development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods; database programming; systems programing; web application programming.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field
- Previous experience working in a higher education setting
- Previous knowledge or experience working with NRI
- Programming experience with machine learning and LLMs
- Programming experience with contrastive learning methodology
The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and within ISU, the Survey & Behavioral Research Services (SBRS).
For more information about CSSM, please visit: https://www.cssm.iastate.edu/
This a term position with an end date of 3/31/2027. The possibility for renewal is based on funding availability .
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 31, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Pay Grade: PS808
Original Posting Date: November 6, 2026
Posting Close Date: November 12, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R20057
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
From Iowa State University's careers page (Workday), checked 7 Nov 2026.
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Posted 6 Nov 2026 · checked 7 Nov 2026 · Report this job