Software Developer / DevOps Specialist | University of California Santa Cruz
University of California Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz, CA | United States
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Software Developer / DevOps Specialist Position overview Position title: Software Developer / DevOps Specialist (Junior Specialist Rank)
Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the scale titled,
Represented Specialist Series Fiscal Year . 'Off-scale salaries', i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $51,300 - $54,600.
Percent time: Full-time (100%)
Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications. The degree must be in hand by January 2, 2024 for employment beginning on January 3, 2024 and beyond.
Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.
Application Window Open date: November 8, 2023
Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description Assistant Professor Daniel Fremont in the Computer Science and Engineering Department invites applications for a junior specialist. Professor Fremont's research group develops algorithms and tools to improve the reliability of software, hardware, and cyber-physical systems like self-driving cars.
We are seeking a software developer to work on infrastructure/DevOps supporting open-source development of the Scenic probabilistic programming language . Scenic is a domain-specific language based on Python used to model the environments of autonomous cyber-physical systems and generate testing or training data to help ensure their safety. We are beginning a project to transition Scenic from an academic tool with a modest user base to a self-sustaining open-source ecosystem. Towards this end, the developer will create infrastructure to support open-source development of Scenic and its broader adoption. In particular, the developer will be responsible for the following activities:
- Build a website and database for managing proposals to improve the Scenic language (similar to Python's PEP system).
- Develop automation for issue triage and PR review on Scenic's GitHub repository.
- Extend our existing CI infrastructure (e.g. with the ability to run external simulators).
- Set up an online forum for users and developers of Scenic.
- Develop an index for Scenic scenarios and libraries building on the Python Package Index.
- Write usage guides, tutorials, and other materials for Scenic's documentation.
Applicants with the following qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Advanced knowledge of Python.
- Experience with the Python project's development, packaging, and distribution infrastructure (PyPI, the PEP Index, etc.).
Scenic Project Website :
Professor Daniel Fremont :
Computer Science and Engineering Department :
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. It is anticipated the degree will be completed by January 2, 2024.
- Experience with Python.
- Experience developing web applications.
- Familiarity with shell scripting.
Application Requirements Document requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
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