UT Austin

Research Software Engineer

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Full time

Job Posting Title:

Research Software Engineer

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Hiring Department:

Texas Advanced Computing Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the leading supercomputing centers in the world, supporting advances in computational research by thousands of researchers and students. TACC staff help researchers and educators use advanced computing, visualization, and storage technologies effectively, and conduct research and development to make these technologies more powerful, more reliable, and easier to use. TACC staff also educate and train the next generation of researchers, empowering them to make discoveries that advance knowledge and change the world.

If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

Candidates will need to upload a resume, letter of interest, and the names of three references to apply for this position. 

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 
  • Retirement contributions  
  • Paid vacation and sick time 
  • Paid holidays 

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

This position will work on research projects to deliver software solutions.  In addition, the position will complement existing capabilities to help find solutions to technical computing challenges faced by a wide range of research communities. 

Responsibilities 

  • Support application-driven advanced computation on TACC systems, which includes working with researchers to improve and/or develop new advanced computation workflows; making contributions to training materials and documentation; serving as an instructor/presenter/representative at workshops, conferences, or courses; resolving user requests for assistance; and working with researchers to support their advanced computation workflows.
  • Provide technical contributions to projects, which includes supporting domain-specific challenges faced by group projects; and develop technical skills in areas of current/anticipated project needs.
  • Engage the community through dissemination and outreach, which includes maintaining a public resource of developed materials (e.g. source code, documentation); and contributing to dissemination efforts led by others.

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science
  • One or more years’ hands-on experience developing research software on high performance computing and cloud systems
  • Experience developing science gateways and web-based reports using Flask and Plotly Dash
  • Experience working with Neo4j graph databases
  • Experience working with large spatial images
  • Experience with agile software development in a research setting
  • Experience in creating and managing Docker containers
  • Experience working in a Linux/UNIX command line environment including basic shell scripting
  • Experience with source control systems, preferably Git
  • Experience with core components of web server deployments including WSGI and reverse proxy
  • Strong interest in engaging and empowering researchers
  • Strong interest in enabling open, reproducible research
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work and meet deadlines independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability and willingness to travel, estimated up to 40% of time.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience working with data in a HIPAA compliant environment
  • Experience with computational workflow scripting and/or APIs
  • Experience developing software containers
  • Experience leveraging public or commercial cloud computing
  • Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information clearly and empathetically in training sessions and professional presentations.

Salary Range

$75,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • Typical Office Environment
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV
  • Letter of interest
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.