University of Utah ยท 2 days ago
Software Researcher I through III
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $130K/yrThe University of Utah is a world-renowned research institute seeking talented developers for its SCI Institute. The role involves developing cutting-edge data management tools and collaborating with faculty and students on high-performance computing projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work with faculty and students in designing and developing computational tools in support of research projects
Aid in the specification of software requirements in coordination with faculty or team leads
Develop and maintain features in the DataSpaces codebase (C/C++)
Customize and optimize Docker-based builds for various CPU architectures (e.g., with and without AVX)
Handle dependency management (Mercury, Margo, MPI, libfabric, etc.)
Build CI/CD workflows to validate changes across multiple targets
Work with system engineers to deploy DataSpaces on HPC clusters and edge nodes
Profile and optimize performance for data throughput and latency
Extend functionality to interact with Python or REST APIs
Interface with collaboration partners and participate actively in a collaborative work environment to turn requirements into optimal solutions on a large scale
Contribute actively to team discussions on architectural design and solutions by continuously looking for improvements
Research and stay current with project-related scientific literature
Identify and implement creative solutions to overcome problems
Mentor postdocs, students, and junior software developers for best software practices
Support the end-user community by responding to user questions posted on the discussion list, fixing bugs, and incorporating feature requests
Help with the project website and discussion boards for user support, developer support, and announcements
Contribute to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars
Qualification
Required
Solid background and working knowledge of computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
Proficiency in C/C++ or similar language
Working with large codebases
Containerization (Docker) and building software for multi-arch environments
Development in high-performance computing (HPC) or distributed systems
Strong understanding of Linux toolchains, build systems (CMake), and debugging tools
Parallel computing libraries (MPI, RPC, Mercury, Margo)
Competence in git, or similar version control system, and their platforms (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Ability to navigate issues related to low-level system dependencies, architecture flags (e.g., AVX), etc
Debugging and critical thinking skills including identifying bottlenecks, and bugs and devising solutions to these problems
Able to work in a collaborative software development environment as well as working independently with minimal supervision and direction
Able to learn new tools and technologies
Being self-motivated and having good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills is essential
Willingness and ability to collaborate in a highly diverse, multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Communication and presentation skills to engage technical and non-technical audiences
Strong interpersonal abilities and teamwork skills
Highly motivated to support research projects
Ability to manage time across simultaneous tasks
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience contributing to scientific computing frameworks
Knowledge of RDMA, libfabric, or similar low-level communication APIs
Familiarity with FastAPI, Kafka, or Python pipelines for integration
Experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar CI/CD systems
Previous contributions, or experience with, to Dataspaces, Adios, Adios2, Margo, or related data-staging frameworks
Benefits
Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
Paid leave time
Tuition reduction for employee and family members
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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