Software Engineering for Research & Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to join our innovation team, playing a pivotal role in building prototypes that validate proof-of-concepts. In this position, you will collaborate closely with various business units to drive growth and create sustainable long-term value. As a key contributor, you will work alongside cross-functional teams—including business stakeholders, designers, engineers, and data scientists—to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Developing prototypes is at the core of this role. You will utilize a range of tools, technologies, and programming languages tailored to specific business requirements to bring ideas to life. Your work will involve close collaboration with business units to deeply understand their needs, identify opportunities, and design innovative solutions that support growth and long-term value creation.

You will conduct ongoing research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices that influence prototype development and innovation strategies. This knowledge will help you iterate and optimize prototypes based on continuous feedback from stakeholders and end-users, ensuring alignment with desired business outcomes.

Working closely with cross-functional teams is essential. You will ensure that prototypes meet both business objectives and user needs by maintaining open communication channels with business stakeholders, designers, engineers, and data scientists. Gathering requirements, presenting prototypes, and incorporating feedback will be key to your success.

Additionally, you will collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all prototypes adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and security standards. Thorough documentation and presentation of findings, insights, and recommendations to leadership and other key stakeholders will also be part of your responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Proven hands-on experience in building prototypes to validate proof-of-concepts, ideally within a business or innovation environment, is essential.

Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or C++ are required, along with familiarity with relevant development tools and frameworks. A solid understanding of business concepts, market trends, and customer needs is critical to developing prototypes that align with strategic objectives.

Excellent communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and for clearly presenting prototypes. You should demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify opportunities, design innovative solutions, and refine prototypes based on feedback.

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and requirements is important. Knowledge of design thinking principles, human-centered design, and agile methodologies will support your success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills

Experience with data visualization, machine learning, or other emerging technologies is a plus and will enhance your ability to contribute to cutting-edge innovation projects.

If you are a creative and innovative thinker passionate about building prototypes that foster growth and generate long-term value, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic innovation team and make a meaningful impact on the future success of our organization.