Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Python Specialist (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
4+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Python Specialist (Scientist 2/3) to support python development and maintenance within the weapon system effectiveness team, focusing on systems engineering and program management for nuclear stockpile modernization.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Effectively lead python development by investigating, designing, refactoring, optimizing, documenting, testing, evaluating, parallelizing, and implementing code to be maintainable and efficient
Apply algorithms to a wide range of problems including but not limited to optimization, clustering, and other machine learning techniques
Build interfaces to legacy codes in other languages (FORTRAN) and parallelize computation across HPC platforms
In addition to the outlined responsibilities at the Scientist 2 level, the Scientist 3 candidate will be expected to lead smaller projects and teams; mentor other junior developers; be expected to find solutions to complex technical issues; and be regarded as an advanced developer
Architect an Artificial Intelligence (AI) pipeline that employs each step of a custom codebase into a single configurable process
Experience developing Artificial Intelligence agents
Qualification
Required
Effectively lead python development by investigating, designing, refactoring, optimizing, documenting, testing, evaluating, parallelizing, and implementing code to be maintainable and efficient
Apply algorithms to a wide range of problems including but not limited to optimization, clustering, and other machine learning techniques
Build interfaces to legacy codes in other languages (FORTRAN) and parallelize computation across HPC platforms
Architect an Artificial Intelligence (AI) pipeline that employs each step of a custom codebase into a single configurable process
Experience developing Artificial Intelligence agents
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation
Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience wrapping FORTRAN codes with a python interface
Experience with AI/ML techniques
Experience developing Artificial Intelligence systems for wargaming applications
Work well in a team-oriented environment with the ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally within and outside of the group
Effective interpersonal skills for communicating technical information, building relationships, and resolving conflicts
Strong multitasking capabilities with the ability to work on multiple products and issues simultaneously under tight deadlines
Understanding and research of new technologies and tools and incorporating their usage into new products and services
Experience interacting with and presenting to senior-level management and customers
Active Q/SCI Clearance
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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