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The cyberinfrastructure team at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an engineer to join our software and operations team. WIPAC is a scientific center within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole.
Our team manages significant resources (15+ PB, thousands of CPUs and GPUs) distributed around the world, which require sophisticated infrastructure orchestration. This position will design and maintain the software behind the deployment of scientific workloads and supporting infrastructure across our diverse computing and storage resources.
As part of the cyberinfrastructure team, the hired individual will:
Develop, deploy, and maintains scientific-supporting applications, including specifications, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and training materials
Review pull requests for applications and libraries within the team
Communicate with users on projects that affect them
In addition to the team at WIPAC, you will work with a diverse international community of researchers in a variety of scientific disciplines to ensure that our computing systems meet the current and future needs of our researchers, as well as adapting to incorporate new technology and software over time. We have faculty, students, and staff from around the globe, and routinely work with international colleagues.
Opportunities for professional development, conferences, and additional training and education are provided. This position will work in our office in Madison, WI. Flexible schedules and hybrid work options are available. Job level (either Software Engineer/Developer II or Software Engineer/Developer III) and salary are NEGOTIABLE for more experienced candidates.
Performs integration, migration, configuration, maintenance, and security of applications and services
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center
Minimum annual salary for a Software Engineer/Developer II: $66,000
Minimum annual salary for a Software Engineer/Developer III: $85,000
This position is being posted at Software Engineer/Developer levels 2 and 3. Level and pay are commensurate with experience and are NEGOTIABLE for more experienced candidates.
Programming experience in Python
Experience in any of the following is a plus (learning opportunities are available):
Programming experience in Rust
Batch computing systems, such as high-throughput or high-performance computing
Containerized deployment of software, such as Kubernetes
Message Queues or other streaming-based platforms
Observability for distributed systems, including monitoring, logging, or tracing
Continuous integration and deployment
AI-Agent-based workflows
No work experience is required, though 2+ years in a similar role is a plus. Any related experience will be positively considered.
Bachelor's degree preferred; preferably in computer science, information systems, or related field. Consideration will be given to candidates with a degree in another field who have work experience in computing.
Click the "Apply" button on the jobs.wisc.edu website to start the application process. Please submit a resume and cover letter (Important: The application only has one attachment field. Upload your documents as a single combined file (PDF preferred) or as multiple files in the "Resume/Cover Letter" box). Cover letters should reference job number JR10011008, and highlight experience, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Christy Lowney, christy.lowney@wisc.edu
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