This Week in Jobs: 25 open tech roles that will make you say “Oh La La”

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Whether you watched it live or just saw the many memes since the event launched, it’s officially Olympic season.

One of the best parts of the Olympic games is discovering and loving sports you barely knew about before. This year, exciting news sports, including breakdancing and kayak cross, will compete on the international stage. So, if you’re searching for something fresh and exciting, you’re bound to find it at the Olympic games. 

Seeking something new beyond sports? Check out our jobs below. 

The News

Philly’s Ghost Robotics, known for its unmanned ground vehicles called “robot dogs,” inked a $240 million deal with a South Korean defense giant for a 60% stake in the company.

Speaking of the rise of robotics, Philly automatic startup Sojo Industries raised a $10 million Series A round and announced a partnership with dairy giant Schreiber Foods. 

Being the leader of a startup comes with unique challenges. That’s why the University of Maryland BioPark started a monthly forum where a cohort of company leaders can discuss issues that impact their business, as well as the biotech and life sciences industries.

Curious about geographic information systems? Learn about degree programs offered by Temple University in the growing field and map out your future in tech.

Lurking behind the convenience and accessibility of e-commerce websites lies a subtle yet pervasive tactic known as “dark patterns.” Learn how companies and consumers can protect themselves in this guest post from law firm Ballard Spahr.

Do it with drones. How Duquesne Light’s drone pilot project is cutting inspection times in half. 

University of Delaware’s first-ever ATOM hackathon brought together students from across the country to create real-world health solutions.   

The Jobs

Philly + Delaware

• Financial services firm Vanguard is hiring a Technical Project Manager and Senior User Experience Designer.
• Storage technology company CubeSmart wants a
  • Senior Application Developer 
  • Senior Manager, Data Science
  • Lead Software Engineer
• The team at Susquehanna International Group is searching for several roles, including:
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • HR Technical Business Analyst
  • Desktop Engineer
  • Associate Network Engineer 
• Honeywell wants an Embedded Software Engineer.
• Automation platform Boomi is keeping an eye out for a Software Principal Engineer.

DC + Baltimore

• LifeBridge Health wants a Sr. HRIS Analyst.
• DataAnnotation is hiring a Software Developer (AI Trainer).
• MAG Aerospace has put the call out for a Software Engineer.
• National security company Peraton is keeping an eye out for a Cyber Software Engineer.
• AI services provider Blend needs a Data Product Engineer.

Pittsburgh

• Write all about it! Technical.ly (that’s us) is searching for a Lead Reporter.
• Climate People wants to create a decarbonized energy grid and needs a Junior Data Engineer to join the team.
• Fortive is hiring a Senior Data Scientist.
• What’s the word with the bird? Duolingo is seeking a Staff Data Scientist (Economics).
• Wanna work with the city? The Department of Innovation and Performance in the City of Pittsburgh is keeping an eye out for a Data Analyst. 

Remote

• Investment app for women Ellevest is searching for a Product Manager, Financial Platform & Internal Tooling.
• Global social impact company Go Vocal is hiring a Product Specialist.  
• Ignite Reading teaches kids to read, and needs a Senior Data Quality Analyst
• Healthcare technology company Clover Health is seeking a Senior Data Scientist.
• Social change incubator Purpose Built Communities wants a Salesforce & Tableau Administrator.  

The End

Go for gold! See you again very soon.