Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab

Job Overview

Infrastructure Software Engineer (Pestilli Lab) – Department of Psychology – University of Texas, Austin. Position is an exempt, full‑time role (40 hours per week) with a fixed term through August
31,2027, beginning immediately. This one‑year position is open to all applicants and involves working in a global research and development environment.

The Pestilli Lab collaborates with scientists and developers worldwide to develop standards and technology for the management and processing of brain and health data. By simplifying data storage, processing, analysis, and sharing, the lab aims to accelerate neuroscientific discovery and education, promoting societal good through data‑science applications and innovative technology.

Dr. Franco Pestilli is hiring an Infrastructure Software Engineer to design and deploy scalable data infrastructure for neuroscience research.

• Architect and implement scalable, efficient database solutions for large neuroscience data volumes, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
• Build and manage cloud‑based infrastructure to support data storage, processing, and analysis; leverage cloud services for availability and performance.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes in a cloud environment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, code, and processes, and promote best practices for software development and data management.
• Collaborate with research teams to understand data requirements and deliver technical solutions that meet their needs; communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing scalability, latency, and retrieval issues.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees or equivalent experience considered).
• Experience: At least one year of back‑end software development with a focus on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with relational and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB); experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); hands‑on Docker and Kubernetes; networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP, firewalls); programming in Python and JavaScript; knowledge of data security and privacy best practices.

• Three or more years of back‑end development experience focused on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.

Competitive, starting at $70,000+ depending on qualifications.

• Standard office conditions: primarily desk‑based work.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Requires manual dexterity.