Identify available computing hardware resources and port and test accelerated code on appropriate systems, ensuring robust portability and reproducibility within acceptable tolerance.
Investigate bit-for-bit reproducibility in the context of CPU and GPU optimizations, and propose and implement appropriate reproducibility tests.
Contribute to strategic, technical, and other documentation regarding profiling/instrumentation, optimization, and GPU/portable programming .
Collaborate with other teams to support models, forecast workflows, and other functions through the delivery of optimized code and profiling/instrumentation frameworks. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues on profiling/instrumentation, optimization, and GPU/portable code development.
Explore and validate the use of Generative AI (GenAI)/Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve the quality of code and the efficiency of code development process.
Qualifications
The Scientific Developer for Model Optimization selected should have the following:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, software engineering, scientific computing, or a closely related field with demonstrated numerical modeling or closely related scientific computing experience.
Demonstrated experience in high-performance computing (HPC), software optimization, and building, running, debugging, and profiling large-scale parallel applications.
Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Fortran, as well as MPI.
Familiarity with GPU/heterogenous programming and/or portability frameworks (e.g., CUDA, OpenACC, OpenMP target offloading, Kokkos, RAJA, PyTorch, JAX).
Familiarity with profiling concepts and/or tools (e.g., gprof, TAU, Scalasca)
Experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting and automation.
Demonstrated experience with build systems (e.g., CMake, Meson, autotools, make) is strongly preferred, however, strong proficiency in configurable scripting and automation is acceptable.
Demonstrated proficiency with Git or similar tools for code collaboration and management.
Demonstrated ability to apply the concepts of software engineering and best practices.
The Ideal Scientific Developer for Model Optimization will have the following:
Ph.D. in a quantitative field with research computing experience.
Direct experience with the Unified Forecast System (UFS), MPAS, or other atmospheric modeling systems. Familiarity with NWP forecast workflows is beneficial.
Experience with workflow (ecFlow, Rocoto, Cylc) and package (Spack, pip) management tools in HPC environments.
Familiarity with leveraging GenAI/LLM tools to optimize and assist software development workflows.
Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) workflows and frameworks.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
