Schmidt Scholar

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Jun 04, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Schmidt Academy for Software Engineering provides a unique training opportunity for undergraduate degree recipients with a strong software engineering interest to advance discovery. Through their work with the Schmidt Academy, Schmidt Scholars will transform software engineering practices and enable research groups to pursue new scientific and technological advances that would not be feasible otherwise. Schmidt Scholars will participate in an intensive training "boot camp" in software engineering and will be embedded within a research group for a one-year period, supporting innovative science and facilitating computational approaches across campus. Upon completing the Academy, Schmidt Scholars will have excellent career opportunities both in industry and via graduate school. The boot camp will be run by and the scholars mentored by two Schmidt Academy senior engineers/instructors, who will also interface directly with the Principal Investigators to help develop projects and ensure progress. Schmidt Scholars will be employed as Caltech research staff members with competitive salary and benefits. Essential Job Duties Scholars will work with the Principal Investigator and their group to develop research software over the course of a one-year period. As embedded members of the research group, Scholars will participate in group meetings, attend domain-specific seminars, and participate in other research group activities. Scholars will participate in twice weekly Academy-specific activities including extra lectures/training, academy group meetings, and outings with software engineers outside of Caltech. Educational Training: If they have not already done so, Scholars will attend software engineering and best practices boot camp. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree expected by June 2025. Significant experience in software development through coursework and/or research. Required Documents Resume Hiring Range $120,394 per year The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.