Software Engineer - AI(X) Hub

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Job Title:
Software Engineer - AI(X) Hub

Department:
ERIK | Artificial Intelligence Hub

Job Overview

The Software Systems/Applications Engineer will design innovative software/middleware within artificial intelligence and high-performance computing while contributing to the advancement of knowledge and technology within the university-wide AI(X) Hub. This will span 15 colleges and unlock the exponential possibilities that emerge when AI is fused with expertise across six strategic pillars (X): foundations, health, engineering and sciences, agriculture, cybersecurity and trustworthy AI. The institute is looking for a software systems/applications engineer to work with the project team members in designing and integrating solutions into the AI(X) compute, software and data infrastructure stack, hardening these solutions, testing these on modern high-performance GPU compute clusters, and making software releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent experience in computing related disciplines.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive skills in programming in C, C++, Python, DL/ML/AI frameworks, CI/CD tools, version control systems, Linux (kernels, file systems, and drivers).
• Knowledge of modern computing (CPU and GPU), high-performance networking, and edge technologies and their trends.

Desired Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a large team
• Willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and tools.
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with programming/scripting.

A resume is required to be considered for this position. A cover letter is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $81,800.00 - $106,900.00 annually, however, the actual offered salary will be based on the selected candidate's education and experience while being balanced with internal equity and the unit's available budget.

ERIK Overview:

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit ;br>
AI(X) Hub Overview

The new AI(X) Hub at the Ohio State University is designed to bring researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to develop and use artificial intelligence in novel ways to drive innovation and accelerate discovery and successfully compete for large multidisciplinary projects. The goals of the Hub are to be (i) a cutting-edge resource for collaborative research with expertise across virtually every AI/ML domain; build a scalable shared infrastructure in the form of a university-wide computing cluster; develop robust data/model commons integrated with cutting-edge computing clusters that will help democratize access to high-performance computing and curated datasets; accelerate collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to streamline the path from discovery to deployment, bringing ideas from the lab into the real world

Position Mapping:

• Function: Information Technology
• Sub-function: Applications Development
• Career Level: S3

Location:
Pomerene Hall (0067)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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