Research Engineer II

University of Southern California; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a highly skilled research engineer to implement technical solutions for novel research problems in a university setting. You will collaborate with senior researchers to transform ideas into implemented prototypes and contribute to documentation and publications.

Responsibilities include planning, designing, and executing applied research, breaking down goals into tasks, and advancing state-of-the-art solutions. Requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 5 years minimum experience.
• Knowledge of Python, C++, Go-lang.
• Experience with Linux, SDN, and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Implements technical solutions to novel research problems.
• Collaborates with senior staff to transform research ideas into implemented solutions.
• Independently develops parts of a larger system.
• Plans and executes applied research.
• Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

Skills

Programming languages

Linux

SDN

Ansible

Bash

Nagios

Prometheus

Docker

Education

Master's degree

Experience substitute

Tools

Python

C++

Go

Job description

Responsibilities

Implements technical solutions to novel research problems. Collaborates with more senior research staff to transform research ideas into implemented solutions. Contributes to larger team efforts in implementing research prototypes. Contributes to documentation and publications as needed. Independently develops parts of a larger system. Proposes approaches to problems and methods for implementing solutions using state-of-the-art tools. Divides project-level goals into smaller tasks to be addressed by researchers. Initiates the design, development and implementation of technology research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plans and executes applied research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $140,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education: Master's degree
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 5 years

Skills

• Minimum Skills: Knowledge of one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Goolang).
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with Virtual LAN and/or Virtual Extensible LAN.
• Experience with Melanox Switches.
• Experience with SDN programming.
• Experience with Ansible, Bash and Nagios.
• Experience with Prometheus.
• Familiarity with and Simple Network Management Protocol.
• Experience with applicable IT protocols (e.g., Border Gateway Protocol, Secure Shell, Transport Layer Security).
• Experience with iptables and Network File System.

Position Requirements

Position requires U.S. citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Preferred Experience: 7 years
• Preferred Skills: Proven leadership ability.
• Preferred Skills: Experience in a university environment.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with artificial intelligence, very large-scale integration design, machine learning, deep learning (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace), and Dockerization.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Company Culture

USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.

As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.