HPC/AI Engineer

Berkeley Lab’s (LBNL) Scientific Data Division has an immediate opening for an HPC/AI Engineer to apply advanced data analysis techniques for HPC and AI applications.

What You Will Do:

• Design and implementation of algorithms for geometric and topological analysis, as well as applying them to ML methods.
• Design and implementation of software frameworks for in situ data analysis and to manage HPC and AI workloads.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team involving computer scientists, applied mathematicians, and domain scientists with the purpose of developing and deploying these codes for the solution of scientific and engineering problems.
• Work on and resolve complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. 
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments, and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Network with senior internal and external personnel outside your own area of expertise.

What is Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Programming Proficiency in C , Python, and the binding between these programming languages.
• Experience in algorithm development, knowledge of computational geometry, topology, and machine learning algorithms. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accelerator programming models (open-standard offload models, e.g., OpenMP, SYCL, or vendor-specific models, such as CUDA).
• Familiarity with AI frameworks PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc. 
• Familiarity with computer architectures and performance bottlenecks.

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Notes:

• This is a full time, 5 year term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework or remote modes. Work must be performed  within the United States.

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