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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on the DSA-2000 project, a world-leading telescope that is currently in the design phase. The array will use 2000, 5-meter dishes to observe at radio wavelengths (0.7 - 2 GHz frequency range) to survey the skies 10x faster than any radio telescope current or planned. The telescope will conduct a broad range of research, including the study of the formation of galaxies, the search for cosmic explosions, and investigations into the nature of gravity. The instrument will produce 42 Terabits per second which will be processed by a computer cluster with thousands of GPUs in real-time.
The applicant would fulfill the role of a Senior Software Engineer for the DSA-2000 project. A key aspect of this role is sustaining an agile development process by a distributed team of scientists and engineers. This role may also serve as a resource to DSA-2000 subsystem leads in refining software design and architecture, as well as encouraging the use of best practices in software development.
Application reviews will start on March 4, 2024.
Essential Job Duties
- Manage the process of developing the software for the DSA-2000 project through work packages implemented by team members, collaborators, and contractors.
- Provide advice to and serve as liaison between engineers, scientists, and project leadership on topics related to software development.
- Will work in collaboration with the DSA-2000 management team and staff in a collaborative environment.
- Will travel to OVRO and Caltech, as needed, to collaborate with faculty and engineering staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline (science/engineering/math).
- Six years of professional experience in software development or equivalent.
- Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a scientific collaboration.
- Certification in techniques related to Software or Solutions Architecture.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references
$128,000 - $180,000 Per Year
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our and .
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