Job Summary Working independently under the Director of Enterprise IT Operations, this position supports Cal Poly's AI Factory and Center of Excellence by enabling faculty, researchers, and students to leverage high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure anchored by the NVIDIA DGX-B200 system. The role develops and scales software solutions, tools, and workflows for large-scale machine learning and deep learning training, fine-tuning, and deployment, bridging advanced GPU-oriented engineering with research-focused software support and consulting. The position exercises independent judgment in architecting software pipelines and optimizing workload performance across multi-GPU environments. #CalPolyITS
Key Qualifications - Thorough and advanced knowledge of Python with experience in performance-oriented languages (e.g., C++ or CUDA), applied to AI/ML software engineering.
- Advanced skills in distributed computing, multi-GPU parallel processing, and performance optimization, including GPU system software such as drivers, CUDA toolkits, and container runtimes.
- Demonstrated experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX, and the ability to develop reproducible research workflows.
- Advanced knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Slurm, Ray) to improve research productivity and reproducibility.
- Thorough and advanced knowledge of Linux-based systems, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical staff to translate user requirements into technology-based solutions.
Education and Experience - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range: $110,844-$127,332 Per Year
Classification Range: $87,408-$127,332 Per Year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
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Advertised: Nov 10 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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