Senior Software Engineer, Data and Statistical Modeling (12-Month LTE)

The Gates Foundation, the world's largest nonprofit fighting global poverty and disease, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) team. This 12-month limited-term position focuses on developing data-driven tools to support better decision-making in global health, infectious disease outbreak forecasting, and health equity.

The role combines software engineering expertise with data science, requiring proficiency in full-stack development and modern cloud technologies. You'll work with Azure cloud services, Databricks, and implement data fabric principles to create scalable solutions. The position involves collaborating with researchers and analysts to build tools that have real-world impact on global public health.

Key responsibilities include designing full-stack applications, implementing scalable APIs, developing data pipelines, and contributing to data fabric architectures. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Azure cloud services, proficiency in backend languages like Python or TypeScript, and knowledge of data modeling and MLOps workflows.

The Foundation offers exceptional benefits including comprehensive healthcare with no premiums, generous PTO, retirement contributions, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Located in Seattle, this role offers competitive compensation ranging from $186,400 to $288,800 USD, with higher ranges for Seattle-based positions.

This is an opportunity to apply technical expertise to meaningful global challenges while working with a diverse, inclusive team committed to improving lives worldwide. The position requires someone who can balance innovation with building institutional expertise in a dynamic research environment.