Senior AI/ML Research Software Architect (GPU‑HPC)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Research Software Architect-ENT to design and support secure, high-performance computing environments for researchers. The role focuses on GPU-enabled architectures, AI/ML workflows, and collaboration with faculty to translate research needs into scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities include leading design, development, testing and deployment of diverse applications for campus HPC, on-prem cloud, and container platforms, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field with eight years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of high performance computing environments (on prem and cloud).
• Experience applying ML/AI approaches to research domains.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Architect advanced computing, GPU-enabled environments and serve as a specialized partner to researchers to develop AI/ML research workflows.
• Lead design, development, testing and deployments of applications to support access to campus HPC, on-prem cloud, container and storage platforms.
• Collaborate with faculty to translate research needs into secure, high-performance computing environments.
• Mentor junior team members, provide documentation and training, and ensure alignment with governance and security policies.

Skills

Linux

High-Performance Computing

AI/ML in research

Cloud computing

Research security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Research Software Architect-ENT to design and support secure, high-performance computing environments for researchers. The role focuses on GPU-enabled architectures, AI/ML workflows, and collaboration with faculty to translate research needs into scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities include leading design, development, testing and deployment of diverse applications for campus HPC, on-prem cloud, and container platforms, while mentoring junior