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Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Hybrid
HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.
This is a role for someone who still writes code, still reads the pull request, and is just as comfortable sitting with a finance or HR lead to work out what they actually need.
This role will lead a team of developers and analysts who build the custom tools that sit between HHMI’s enterprise systems. Think workflow automations, departmental applications, and the platform behind the Institute’s internal communications. The work supports administrative teams at Headquarters and Janelia, and it fills the gaps no off-the-shelf product covers.
HHMI is moving its collaboration platform and custom applications to a new environment and cloud platform. At the same time, the team is making AI-assisted development its normal way of working. This role will lead both efforts, and keep the lights on while doing so.
This role will work closely with Operational Capabilities leadership, Enterprise Architecture, the Everyday AI team, IT Services, Science and Investments Capabilities teams, and partners across the Institute. This position sets the standards, serves as lead architect for the team’s solutions, and is accountable for what ships.
This position works on a hybrid schedule, reporting in-person three days a week to our headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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Practical details
This role is based at HHMI Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and reports to the Director, Operational Capabilities. This position leads a team of developers and analysts, plus contractors and consultants as needed. We require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, eight or more years of professional software development experience, and three or more years leading a development team.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the duties described above under “What this role will actually do” are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Hiring Pay Range
$171,694.40 - $214,618.00Pay Type:
Annual

The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
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