Applications Programmer
 University of California - San Francisco | |
31.46 - 67.19
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 United States, California, San Francisco | |
| 1840 3rd Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 07, 2026 | |
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Under direct supervision, applies professional programming concepts and established UCSF policies to assigned tasks within the Shan Lab. Works on well-defined projects of limited scope, with a focus on developing software that applies AI to medicine in areas such as disease classification, clinical decision support, early disease detection, and telemedicine to expand health access. Implements standard coding practices and troubleshoots routine technical issues. Follows established procedures to support system integration, data workflows, and software functionality for clinical and research applications, with guidance provided for more complex problems. The Application Programmer will contribute to the Shan Lab's research and clinical initiatives by developing desktop, web, and mobile applications that apply modern software engineering and machine learning to advance the usability of medical AI tools. Working under direct supervision, the programmer will take on small projects or components of larger initiatives, focusing on building secure, compliant, and scalable software to manage sensitive medical data. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications that integrate with a variety of research tools, clinical systems, and lab-built platforms. Required Qualifications
License/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required Qualifications
License/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications
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