Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Measure and improve the reliability, availability, and performance of the platform used by research teams
Build and maintain observability systems so issues are detected early and debugging is proactive rather than reactive
Improve operational tooling and automation, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and infrastructure as code
Create effective workflows for debugging and resolving issues across the distributed stack, including Ray connectivity, graphics processing unit (GPU) and resource allocation, and scheduling
Partner with the broader NDIF team to keep the system dependable and usable as user needs evolve
Establish and advocate for operational best practices as the platform grows
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 3 years of experience or more in site reliability engineering (SRE) or a closely related role
Experience operating distributed systems in production, with a track record of owning complex systems end to end
Strong Python skills and comfort working with backend services
Experience with observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana, or equivalent tools
Working command of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code
Judgment to debug and optimize systems with minimal guidance, along with communication skills that keep teams aligned
Genuine interest in AI safety, interpretability, and supporting interdisciplinary research
Preferred
Knowledge of MLOps
Required Documents
Resume
Position Type
Information Technology
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type
111S
Expected Hiring Range
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
