The Research Software Engineering Revolution

Research Software Engineering (RSE) has become essential in modern science, combining the expertise of software development with the demands of advanced research. This talk delves into how RSE contributes to scientific breakthroughs by creating robust, maintainable, and scalable software systems tailored for researchers. Open-source software is central to this process, encouraging collaboration, transparency, and innovation across the scientific community. I will explore how RSEs not only address complex challenges in data analysis, modeling, and simulation but also build reusable tools that amplify research impact. Moreover, I will discuss the evolving landscape of RSE careers, the growing demand for skilled engineers, and how RSE practices are shaping the future of research through sustainable and reproducible methods. This talk will also highlight the immense potential of open-source technologies to democratize scientific tools and drive forward cross-disciplinary collaborations that lead to more rapid and impactful discoveries.