Nazarbayev University
OpenSoftware Engineer
- Location
- Astana, ASTANA, kz
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Last seen
- Aug 20, 2026
About the role
Software Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks: - design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end systems for AI applications and research projects; - collaborate closely with AI researchers, data scientists, and other developers to understand and implement requirements; - develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions for AI applications; - participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment; - work with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into scalable and efficient software solutions; - contribute to the improvement of internal coding standards and best practices; - debug and troubleshoot complex software issues and perform root cause analysis; - stay current with the latest developments and trends in AI and software engineering; - document software designs and code effectively for maintainability and knowledge sharing; - implement security and data protection measures; - develop robust APIs to support developers and mobile applications; - maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions; - contribution to open source projects or published research; Education: Higher-professional, preferable from the higher education institutions with English language of instruction; Preferably Masters degree in Computer Science, Informational technology, Software development or equivalent. Priority specializations: - Computer Science; - Software engineering; - Mathematics; - Computational Science or equivalent. Skills: - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details; - strong programming skills; - skills to recognize and evaluate artificial intelligence models. - critical thinking; - building effective relations; - interpersonal skills; - ability to work in team; - responsibility; - distinguished leadership skills. What We Offer Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional growth and training. A collaborative and innovative work culture
