Research Engineer II

Implements technical solutions to novel research problems. Collaborates with more senior research staff to transform research ideas into implemented solutions. Contributes to larger team efforts in implementing research prototypes. Contributes to documentation and publications as needed. Independently develops parts of a larger system. Proposes approaches to problems and methods for implementing solutions using state-of-the-art tools. Divides project-level goals into smaller tasks to be addressed by researchers.

Initiates the design, development and implementation of technology research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plans and executes applied research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

The annual base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $140,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Master's degree
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience:
  
  5 years

• Minimum
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of one or more relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Goolang).
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with Virtual LAN and/or Virtual Extensible LAN.
• Experience with Melanox Switches.
• Experience with SDN programming.
• Experience with Ansible, Bash and Nagios.
• Experience with Prometheus.
• Familiarity with and Simple Network Management Protocol.
• Experience with applicable IT protocols (e.g., Border Gateway Protocol, Secure Shell, Transport Layer Security).
• Experience with iptables and Network File System.

Position requires U.S. citizen with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Master's degree
• Preferred Experience:
  
  7 years
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven leadership ability.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience in a university environment.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with artificial intelligence, very large-scale integration design, machine learning, deep learning (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face), and Dockerization.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

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USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.

As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.