AI Systems Research Specialist — Data Science & HPC

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Computer Science and Engineering department, home to the Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI), seeks a Computational and Data Science Research Specialist. The role advances AI research, system design, and end-user platforms, working with AI faculty and the Department Chair.

Occasional evenings and overtime may be required. The position offers two RP levels (2 or 3) with salary ranges reflecting experience: RP2 $88,000–$124,000 and RP3 $97,200–$182,000 annually.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Data Science or related field; 2–5 years experience designing end-user applications systems.
• Master's degree or higher preferred; AI research and development experience valued.
• Working knowledge of applications programming, web development, databases and data systems, statistics, and data science concepts.
• Strong knowledge of scalable/distributed systems or performance.
• AI system design, testing, evaluation, models, software development.
• Python, cloud computing, interacting with commercial LLMs, and React programming knowledge.
• Software engineering best practices: code reviews, version control, unit tests, integration tests.
• Ability to solve unusual algorithmic problems and strong CS algorithms knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and resolve complex research and technology projects/issues; present briefings to leadership, faculty, and students.
• Contribute to research and technical direction in one or more technical specialties.
• Represent the organization at national and international meetings, conferences and committees.
• Occasional evenings, weekends and overtime may be required.

Skills

Python

React

Cloud computing

AI systems

Algorithms

Distributed systems

Web development

LLMs

Version control

Testing & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science or related field

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or Data Science or related field or equivalent experience in AI research and development

Job description

UC San Diego’s Computer Science and Engineering department, home to the Laboratory of Emerging Intelligence (LEI), seeks a Computational and Data Science Research Specialist. The role advances AI research, system design, and end-user platforms, working with AI faculty and the Department Chair.

Occasional evenings and overtime may be required. The position offers two RP levels (2 or 3) with salary ranges reflecting experience: RP2 $88,000–$124,000 and RP3 $97,200–$182,000 annually.