Team eBird is based out of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at the Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary in Ithaca, New York. We are a passionate team that includes birders, software engineers, user interface and design experts, data scientists, and database gurus who are committed to building tools to engage a global community to deliver high quality data for science and conservation. As a nonprofit science and conservation organization with more than 250 staff members and a vibrant department within Cornell University, we offer the resources of a world-class university and the impact of an innovative nonprofit organization supported by more than 150,000 members and donors.
These jobs below work most closely on eBird, Merlin, Birds of the World, Macaulay Library and BirdCast. View all the Cornell Lab of Ornithology openings here.
Current Job Postings
Database Engineer
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is seeking a Database Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of highly available large scale production database infrastructure. The engineer will participate actively in the design and evolution of technical infrastructure and database platforms, including scalable, agile, cloud-based systems. They will actively develop, monitor, and improve the performance and reliability of database systems, and work closely with application developers and other technical staff to optimize database architecture and query design. As a technical liaison, they will support the coordination and integration of application infrastructure to meet strategic objectives. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to deliver new features and functionality to a global user-base of birders and outdoor enthusiasts.
eBird Outreach Contractor
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Highstead is seeking an eBird Outreach Contractor to work with the Cornell Lab’s Bird Conservation Initiative to fulfill outreach and engagement activities as part of a large collaborative conservation grant program across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Specifically, the Contractor will help build, promote, and execute workshops around eBird and other citizen science bird and wildlife-related efforts that strengthen the relationship between conservation partners, land trusts, and local landowners and facilitate land bird conservation in conjunction with land protection. Working with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the ideal contractor will be a collaborative self-starter, familiar with eBird, experienced in developing workshops, and with excellent communication skills.
Work will be remote, but travel within the tristate region is necessary for program delivery. Proposals will be accepted through March 15, 2024.
Android Engineer
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Advance our best-in-class apps, Merlin Bird ID and eBird that connect millions of people to birds worldwide. The Android Engineer will join a growing engineering team of six to eight application developers to design and develop mobile apps for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (CLO). From early prototypes to production-ready features we are looking for someone who can contribute to this small team of creative engineers with a mission-driven and tech-forward approach. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to deliver new features and functionality to a global user-base of birders and outdoor enthusiasts.
Lead Mobile Software Engineer
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Lead and direct an engineering team to design, implement, and maintain complex mobile applications that reach more than three million active users a month. The Lead Mobile Software Engineer will manage software engineering projects, architect application solutions, and serve as a primary technical liaison between internal teams and external customers to advance both the Merlin and eBird apps. This role will supervise and mentor a team of technical staff and participate actively in the design and evolution of Cornell Lab technical infrastructure, including the transition to more scalable, agile, cloud-based systems.
Don’t see a position right for you, yet working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with Team eBird is your dream job?
We’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate people who share the values of the organization. We welcome letters of interest and resumes at any time even if you don’t see an open position that aligns with your skills and interests at this time.
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