AI-Driven Network Scientist for HPC & SciNet

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in networks and distributed systems to advance AI-agent architectures for autonomous network management in data-intensive science settings. The role collaborates with Oak Ridge National Lab on the SciNet project and the Genesis Mission, focusing on AI agents, multi-agent coordination, and HPC workflows.

You will develop software prototypes in Python (and C/C++ where appropriate), work with ML frameworks, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
• Understanding of computer networking and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence.
• Ability to conduct experiments, analyze data, and communicate technical results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate architectures for AI agents operating in networked systems.
• Develop and evaluate LLM-based and/or reinforcement-learning-based network agents.
• Explore multi-agent approaches for network monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, and orchestration.
• Investigate agent planning, reasoning, tool use, memory, and coordination for network operations.
• Develop methods for safe and reliable autonomous network decision-making.
• Analyze network telemetry, traffic patterns, performance metrics, and system events.
• Study network optimization problems including routing, congestion control, and resource allocation.
• Develop experimental environments using simulators, emulators, or HPC testbeds.
• Build reproducible experiment pipelines and research software.

Skills

Python programming

Networking

Distributed systems

AI/ML familiarity

Experimentation & data analysis

Technical communication

Independent & team work

Education

PhD in CS/EE/Data Science/AI/ML or related field

Job description

Caltech is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in networks and distributed systems to advance AI-agent architectures for autonomous network management in data-intensive science settings. The role collaborates with Oak Ridge National Lab on the SciNet project and the Genesis Mission, focusing on AI agents, multi-agent coordination, and HPC workflows.

You will develop software prototypes in Python (and C/C++ where appropriate), work with ML frameworks, and contribute to