Senior Software Engineer (Astronomy)

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Astronomy) to assist in the delivery of astronomy-focused software engineering and high-performance computing (HPC) programs at Swinburne as part of the Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) team. ADACS is a national initiative supported by Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) to empower astronomers to maximize the scientific return from their data and eResearch infrastructure through training, application of professional software services and enhanced access to resources. These programs leverage the OzSTAR HPC environment at Swinburne – a graphics processing unit (GPU) based supercomputer that operates as a national facility for the astronomy community.

As our new Senior Software Engineer (Astronomy) you will focus on the timely delivery of key infrastructure development projects within radio and gravitational wave astronomy, taking a hands-on approach where necessary and demanding high-quality outcomes. The role includes software engineering and testing, research and development, modelling, code optimization and preparing documentation. A key project will be prototyping components of the real-time signal processing pipeline for the next-generation Square Kilometre Array radio telescope, validating the design specifications and costing. You will also work closely with researchers in the OzGrav Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery to develop and optimize pipelines for analyzing gravitational wave signals.

This position has an initial contract length of two years. Extensions may be possible depending on future funding. 

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Bachelor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in software development including advanced or expert-level software programming skills in C/C++, python and high-performance codes using hardware acceleration
• Experience and knowledge of working in a Linux-based high-performance computing environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software development (or closely related) projects on time and on budget with successful end-user outcomes.

Please go to: 

https://swinjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=924A232D-880E-E209-CE14-ADE9372465F1

for more details on the position, to access the position description and for information on how to apply.

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