Data Processing Software Engineer – SKA-Low Telescope

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

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The opportunity

The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.
In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.
The Traditional Owners and native title holders, the Wajarri Yamaji, have gifted CSIRO with the traditional name Inyarrimanha Ilgari Bundara for the CSIRO Murchison Radio-astronomy Observatory, home to the SKA-Low telescope. The traditional name means ‘sharing sky and stars’ in the Wajarri language.
The SKA-Low Data Processing Software Engineer will help supporting, integrating and further develop the software systems that process the huge amount of data received by the SKA-Low Telescope.

• Are you a software engineer, computer scientist or astronomer with a passion for software development and big data?
• Would you like to work on the world’s largest low frequency radio telescope?

If you have a software, computing, astronomy or physics degree and an interest in big data science and programming with Python, we’d love to hear from you.

Your duties will include:

• Work in a team to develop, integrate and maintain distributed data pipelines, running on dedicated High Performance Computing platforms.
• Troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with other teams, in particular HPC platform and storage engineers.
• Work as part of the SKAO Scaled Agile Framework international team.
• Collaborate with other software development teams based in the SKAO member countries

Location:     Perth, Western AustraliaSalary:         AU$93,267 – AU$105,517 plus 15.4% superannuationTenure:        Indefinite – Full-Time, Part-Time or Job-ShareReference:  98349

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• A degree in computer science, data science, astronomy or related field.
• Experience with parallel programming, preferably running on High-Performance Computing (HPC).
• Experience with Python programming and modern software development practices, including version control, git workflows and technical documentation.

Desirable

• Experience in scientific computing and/or performance optimisation techniques/tools, especially in terms of I/O.
• Knowledge of radio astronomy calibration and imaging techniques and/or software tools
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment across international boundaries and time zones.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to Indigenous Australian employment outcomes, preference will be given to Indigenous Australian candidates who meet the role criteria.
For Full details about this role, please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
CSIRO and the SKA Observatory value and respect difference, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. We are open to discussing flexible working opportunities with this role being offered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis. Please raise your preference in your application.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

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How to apply

To apply for this role, please apply on-line providing your CV, and a Cover Letter clearly addressing the essential criteria of this role and your motivation for applying. Under CSIRO policy, only those who are able to demonstrate how they can meet the essential criteria may be appointed

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