The ACTION Institute, a newly launched NSF AI Institute, requires a Software Engineer to design and implement a testbed infrastructure and provide services to support its research activities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer security.
Requirements
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and other cloud computing providers
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with Linux server administration
- Experience with Ansible/Puppet/Chef
- Experience with Git/Jenkins and other Continuous integration systems
- Thorough experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums
- Knowledge of secure software development
Responsibilities
- Develops and designs a globally accessible test environment
- Helps maintain, develop, and customize several research projects across the institute, including developing, testing, and documenting software
- Analyzes and addresses a diverse scope of issues and determines solutions in a time-critical manner
- Determines and acquiring the hardware and software needs of the institute and operating with a designated budget for this purpose
- Develops, customizes, and maintains the cloud-based software infrastructure used for testing the research of the ACTION institute and provides services to the researchers making use of the testing environment
- Implements tools and technologies to provision and configure software within the cloud infrastructure with a focus on increasing the efficiency and elasticity of deployed instances without sacrificing quality and performance
- Assists with the development, design, and implementation of the annual International Capture the Flag (iCTF) security exercises, including support for challenges, websites, databases, and interfaces
Other
- For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
- May be required to work evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the Institute.
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
