Software Engineer

Primary responsibilities

Responsible for test and maintenance of a multi-platform (Linux and Mac) software application (FreeSurfer) used in the field of brain-imaging research. Focus on test suite development that ensures correctness of software results and coverage of the software suite.

Qualifications

BSCS or related technical degree. C and C++ programming experience in a Unix environment is required. Basic shell scripting, and Perl, Python and Tcl/Tk scripting experience desired. Unix autoconf and CVS experience desired.

About MGH

You will be working at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), affiliated with both Harvard Medical School and MIT. It is one of the premier brain imaging centers in the world, and the FreeSurfer software package is used in research centers worldwide. If you have a background or interest in brain or medical image processing, and want to learn the inner workings of this complex software package by testing and maintaining it, then this is an ideal position for you. MGH offers an extensive benefits package to its employees, and the Charlestown Navy Yard location provides a unique and enjoyable work environment.

Tasks

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