UDRI is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join the SPIRE group. You will work in a collaborative team environment with a focus on software development leveraging state of the art AI and analytic tools (e.g., Go, Python, Rust, Spark, PyTorch, TensorFlow) to create consistent and reliable software. You will utilize tools and methods such as continuous integration (CI), containerization, Kubernetes, and continuous deployment (CD), and containerization.

Past experience with these topics, either academic or professional, is beneficial. However, as this is an entry level position emphasis is placed on enthusiastic, self-starting individuals that are passionate about learning and growing in this technical domain. Team members will have the flexibility to explore, learn and utilize new technologies for the betterment of the AI/ML community.


Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Due to the nature of this position, US. Citizenship is required
3. Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position
4. Highly self-motivated
5. Experience (academic or professional) programming in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, C#, GO, Rust, Java


Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

1. Master's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
2. Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills
3. Active US SECRET (or higher) clearance
4. Familiarity (academic or professional) with:
-- 4.1. Software and/or algorithm development
-- 4.2. Data management/curation, analysis, processing and exploitation
-- 4.3. Linux operating systems
-- 4.4. Team based software development (Agile or similar) and/or issue management
-- 4.5. Source code version control systems such as Git, or similar
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Demonstrated, effective interpersonal skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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