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Browse our list of reasons to work at WIDA on our Why Work at WIDA page. If you’re already convinced that WIDA is the place for you, check out these open positions.

Software Engineer/Developer III

Deadline to Apply: August 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT

WIDA is hiring a Software Engineer/Developer III to join our team. This role is for a lead web application developer with a solid software development background, a demonstrated ability to integrate applications through web APIs, and a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technology to address user needs.

The individual in this position will focus on development efforts in the WIDA Secure Portal, which acts as the hub for access to WIDA online product offerings, as well as other custom software development and solutions integration to platforms like Canvas LMS and Salesforce to support WIDA operations.

More information, including application requirements, is available on the Jobs At UW website.

Professional Learning Curriculum Specialist 

Deadline to Apply: August 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT

The Professional Learning Curriculum Specialist position is located within WIDA’s Educator Learning, Research, and Practice (ELRP) department and will report to the Assistant Director of Professional Learning Curriculum. This position is responsible for the development, adaptation, facilitation, and continuous improvement of research-based professional learning content and instructional resources that support educators serving multilingual learners. This role will regularly facilitate professional learning in both English and Spanish and serve as a subject matter expert for Spanish-language professional learning initiatives as determined by the Assistant Director of Professional Learning Curriculum.

More information, including application requirements, is available on the Jobs At UW website.

Psychometrician

Deadline to Apply: August 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT

The Psychometrician position is located within WIDA’s Assessment department and will report to the Psychometrics Manager. This position will be responsible for 1) supporting the psychometric operational and research activities associated with WIDA’s language assessments, 2) supporting the monitoring and evaluating of operational psychometric projects and analyses conducted by vendors, and 3) supporting the authoring and review of research reports and psychometric deliverables.

More information, including application requirements, is available on the Jobs At UW website. 

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