- Website: Research Software Engineers (RSE)
Research Software Engineers (RSE) are professionals who combine an understanding of both research and software development. They play a critical role in developing and maintaining research software, contributing to the efficiency and reproducibility of scientific research. According to their website, they work to improve the quality of research software and also promote the recognition of software development as a fundamental activity in research. RSEs are significantly involved in the scientific open source community, contributing to and leveraging open source solutions for the advancement of research methodologies. They actively advocate for the recognition and adoption of open source software in research, due its capacity to enhance reproducibility, transparency, and collaboration in the research process.