Position : Research Engineer – Full Stack Development
Department : CDiTH (Centre for Digital Technologies in Healthcare)
Location : IIIT Hyderabad
Experience : 3+ years
About CDiTH
The Centre for Digital Technologies in Healthcare (CDiTH) at IIIT Hyderabad has been established to apply academic research and technological expertise to clinical practice and healthcare delivery, with the goal of creating real-world impact. CDiTH works closely with healthcare institutions to identify challenges, develop products & solutions, and deploy them in the field. The Centre’s work spans AI / ML, data analysis / engineering, and full-stack web and mobile application development.
Job Description
CDiTH is seeking skilled and motivated engineers to join its team working on impactful, research oriented technology solutions in the healthcare domain. As a Research Engineer – Full Stack Development , you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of applications and services across mobile, web, and server-side components. The role involves working with modern frameworks, cloud platforms, Articial intelligence and data-driven technologies to build solutions grounded in real-world healthcare needs.
Why Join CDiTH
- Work on high-impact projects in healthcare and public health involving data analysis, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision.
- Collaborate closely with professors, senior technology leaders, and research scientists in designing and evaluating solutions.
- Engage with cutting-edge research at IIIT Hyderabad and explore ways to translate research outcomes into deployable systems.
- Gain a deeper understanding of healthcare needs and AI / ML concepts beyond black-box application use, including model exploration, tuning, and evaluation.
- Opportunity to enrol in IIITH courses aligned with your work and pursue MS or other academic programmes at IIITH.
Roles & Responsibilities
Understand problem statements and conduct background research to build domain knowledge.Design, prototype, and develop full-stack applications—including mobile and web interfaces—as required.Build server-side components and integrate applications with REST APIs, models, and backend services.Evaluate existing technologies, frameworks, and architectural options to choose suitable approaches.Work with data—perform exploratory analysis, visualisation, and interpretation as needed.Follow best engineering practices, including continuous integration, testing, and deployment.Collaborate with engineers, team leads, research assistants, and faculty members to drive solution development and validation.Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE, CSE, EEE, or related disciplines with strong programming fundamentals.Hands-on experience in hybrid mobile application developmen t using React Native or similar frameworks for Android / iOS.Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred) for deployment and integration.Proficiency in Python and / or JavaScript is an advantage.Exposure to machine learning or deep learning concepts is desirable.Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design and implementation decisions.Comfort with iterative development, frequent testing, and rapid deployment cycles.Curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a mindset to explore new technologies.