Mobile Software Engineer

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Mar 10, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	03/10/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129248
Position Title	Mobile Software Engineer
Department this Position Reports to	Center for Technology and Behavioral Health
Hiring Range Minimum	$115,000
Hiring Range Maximum	$143,800
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Lebanon, NH 03766 CTBH 46 Centerra, Suite 315
Remote Work Eligibility?	Remote eligible
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	NA
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	To spearhead the development and implementation of a pioneering mobile application that combines AI-driven mental health support with passive behavioral sensing for Dartmouth College students. This innovative platform will use smartphone and wearable sensors to collect real-time behavioral data while providing students with personalized mental health and wellness resources through an AI chatbot interface. The role involves creating an engaging, user-friendly mobile application integrating behavioral data collection (sleep patterns, physical activity, stress levels) with personalized AI-driven interventions and evidence-based wellness resources. This position plays a critical role in developing technology that will serve as a model for how universities can leverage AI and mobile technology to support student well-being.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 6+ years of experience in mobile application development Strong expertise in either native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development, with cross-platform development experience Proven experience with implementing background services and sensor data collection on mobile devices Demonstrated ability to optimize mobile applications for performance and battery efficiency Experience with secure data storage and transmission protocols Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles Experience with RESTful APIs and backend integration Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with both iOS and Android development Experience developing health or wellness applications Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements for mobile applications Experience with real-time data visualization in mobile applications Familiarity with AI/ML model integration in mobile applications Experience with passive sensing implementations on mobile devices Background in developing applications for academic or research environments Experience with Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS services
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Jamie Ibey
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-7080
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Nicholas Jacobson, PhD
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78021

Key Accountabilities

Description

Frontend Development and User Experience

Design and implement an intuitive mobile interface using modern mobile development frameworks and best practices that effectively integrates AI chatbot capabilities with behavioral insights and wellness resources
Create responsive and engaging user interfaces that effectively display real-time behavioral data and AI-generated insights
Implement secure local storage solutions for sensitive user data and ensure efficient data synchronization with backend services
Develop and maintain features for displaying personalized wellness resources, behavioral insights, and intervention tools
Optimize application performance and responsiveness to ensure an excellent user experience

Percentage Of Time

Description

Passive Sensing Implementation

Implement robust background processes for continuous collection of behavioral data from smartphone sensors (sleep patterns, physical activity, location, etc.)
Optimize battery usage while maintaining reliable data collection
Develop fail-safe mechanisms to handle potential sensor data collection interruptions
Create efficient data preprocessing and local storage solutions for sensor data

Percentage Of Time

Description

System Integration and Optimization

Collaborate with backend developers to ensure proper API integration and data flow
Work with LLM developers to integrate AI-driven features into the mobile interface
Implement secure data transmission protocols for sensitive user information
Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards
Contribute to technical documentation and development processes

Percentage Of Time

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.