Research Engineer

Temple University's College of Science & Technology is searching for a Research Engineer.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage

• Paid time off

• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:

The Research Engineer will be responsible for the smooth operation of the VIDAR Lab hardware and software stacks, including GPU clusters and related computing resources. This position will also play a key role in designing and implementing new features for research projects. The successful candidate will also lead the onboarding of new students and guide them in best practices for using lab computing resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related) and at least 3 years of technical support experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:
Proficient in at least one programming language (Python strongly preferred).

Essential Functions of Position:

• Manage and maintain multiple GPU clusters and networked storage systems.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot hardware issues, and coordinate repairs or upgrades in collaboration with Temple ITS.
• Oversee the lab's Open OnDemand environment and associated tools.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain research software packages, libraries, and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, CUDA).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of deployed applications (web frontend, mobile apps, and Flask API).
• Onboard new students and collaborators to lab resources, including best practices for GPU and HPC usage.
• Provide ongoing technical support and documentation to ensure efficient usage of lab infrastructure.
• Collaborate with lab members to prototype and integrate new ideas into production-ready applications.
• Assist with data management, including the collection, cleaning, and organization of large datasets.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, or systems that could benefit the research goals of the lab.
• Work with project stakeholders to define technical requirements and timelines.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all systems, procedures, and project-related developments.
• Present findings, updates, and recommendations in lab meetings or seminars.
• Serve as the technical point of contact with department, college, and university IT support.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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