Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, is seeking an Infrastructure Software Engineer for the Pestilli Lab. The role involves designing scalable database solutions, building cloud infrastructure, and containerizing applications with Docker and Kubernetes.

Collaboration with neuroscience researchers is essential to meet data requirements. Ideal candidates have a BS in CS or related field, 1+ year backend experience in database infrastructure and cloud computing, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees a plus.
• At least one year of back-end development focusing on database infrastructure and cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable database solutions for neuroscience data.
• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure for storage and processing.
• Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Document systems and practices for data security and maintainability.
• Collaborate with research teams to meet data requirements.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and latency.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud computing

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab

University of Texas at Austin | Full‑time | Austin | Negotiable | Unknown

Department of Psychology | All Applicants | 40 hours per week | Exempt | Immediate | Expected to continue until Aug 31, 2025 | Campus: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

Dr. Franco Pestilli in the Department of Psychology is hiring an Infrastructure Software Engineer for the Pestilli Lab.

Responsibilities

• Database Design & Development: Architect and implement scalable and efficient database solutions to handle large volumes of neuroscience data, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Build and manage cloud‑based infrastructure to support the storage, processing, and analysis of neuroscience data, leveraging cloud services to enhance availability and performance.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized applications in a cloud environment.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, code, and processes, and implement best practices for software development and data management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with research teams to understand their data requirements and provide technical solutions that meet their needs, communicating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing scalability, latency, and data retrieval issues.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or equivalent experience are a plus.
• Experience: At least one year of back‑end software development experience focusing on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, NoSQL), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Docker, Kubernetes; understanding of networking, TCP/IP, HTTP, firewalls; programming knowledge in Python and JavaScript; familiarity with data security and privacy best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: At least three years in back‑end software development with a strong focus on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving, independent work, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, detail‑oriented, committed to high quality work.

Salary Range

$70,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one supervisor reference
• Letter of interest

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.