Software Engineer III • Neural Dynamics at the Allen Institute The goal of the Neural Dynamics accelerator is to understand how the brain generates flexible behavior. We aim to uncover the algorithms• implemented by dynamics in brain-wide neural circuits'that allow animals to build internal models, process information, and choose actions.
We are seeking a software engineer to develop, maintain, and deploy software in close collaboration with computational scientists to accelerate the collection, processing and analysis of large-scale neurophysiology data. The candidate will bring engineering best practices to scientific software development to ensure our data pipelines are sustainable and reproducible. The candidate will also help mentor others in fostering software development best practices. You'll work with an exciting, dynamic team to build open-source analysis and visualization software that will be used not just in our Institute but also by the broader neuroscience community.
Essential Functions - Collaborate with scientists and engineers to sustainably develop scientific analysis software
- Follow team software best practices: write unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, track issues, version code, manage stage/production environments, and write documentation
- Deploy, maintain, and monitor core services in cloud and on-premise data centers
- Help build and deploy end-to-end testing infrastructure for data processing pipelines
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Education and Experience - Advanced knowledge of Python
- Familiarity with software development best practices (e.g., git, testing, review, documentation)
- Experience writing code to interface with AWS Services such as S3, DocumentDB, Lambda, and Redshift
- Advanced degree and AWS professional certifications (S3, ECS, EC2, and serverless services)
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with Cloud IaaC (terraform or CDK)
- Experience automating workflows with GitHub actions
- Experience working with tera- and peta-scale biological data
- Teamwork and communication skills operating in an Agile environment
Physical Demands - Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Occasional evening and weekend hours required
- This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.
Additional Comments - **Please note, this opportunity offersrelocation assistance**
- **Please note, this opportunity may offer work visa sponsorship**
Annualized Salary Range * Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.
Benefits - Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute's Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute's 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute's benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits .
