WA 40/22 : Research Position / Research Software Engineer (m/f/d)

09.09.2022 

The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) is an interdisciplinary research institute for applied mathematics and data-intensive high-performance computing. Its research focuses on modeling, simulation, machine learning and optimization with scientific cooperation partners from academia and industry. 

The Supercomputing Department of the ZIB is offering at the earliest time possible (subject to funding approval), and limited for three years, a 

Research Position / Research Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Reference WA 40/22 
100% - Pay Grade TV-L Berlin, E 13 

The Supercomputing department performs research and development work on heterogeneous compute and storage architectures in context of high-performance computing (HPC) and data analytics (HPDA). Within the project “NAAICE - network-attached accelerators for energy-efficient heterogeneous computing” funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the potential of stand-alone, network-attached FPGA accelerators is investigated to enable energy-efficient HPC applications. The successful applicant will contribute both to the design as well as to the implementation of system software and selected functionality in a demonstrator application. 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Contribution to the design and implementation of the system middleware for network-attached accelerators including basic communication based on remote memory access; 
• Integration of network-attached accelerators (FPGA) into user workflows and provider resource management; 
• Implementation of kernel offloading for selected functionality in the demonstrator software POET; 
• Extension and modification of the Slurm resource management system to integrate energy measurement data in the job accounting 

Candidates need to provide: 

• a university degree (M.Sc. or diploma) in computer science or a related field; 
• basic knowledge of programming FPGAs, desirable experiences in software development on FPGAs and knowledge in OpenCL/SYCL, C++ (experiences in HLS, VHDL/Verilog is a plus); 
• interest in offloading techniques over fabric and remote FPGA management; 
• good practice of software development on Linux, knowledge of Linux system administration (e.g., system monitoring) desirable; 
• desirable is a basic knowledge in the use of or programming experiences with the Slurm resource management system and/or communication software (MPI, libfabric); 
• desirable experience with performance analysis tools on Linux and software development tools (e.g., version control, build tools); 
• good communication skills in German and English; 
• strong focus on self-reliance, pro-activity, creativity and the ability to work in a team. 

We offer a family-friendly working environment through flexible working and meeting times, excellent equipment and a challenging professional environment. 

Additionally, we offer 

• access to next-generation HPC infrastructure; 
• comprehensive training in a competent and cooperative team; 
• an additional pension scheme (VBL); 
• 30 days annual leave, flexible working hours (flexitime); 
• a salary in accordance with TV-L (Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States); taking into account the relevant professional experience; 
• an end-of-year bonus; 
• discounted BVG (public transport) ticket as part of the capital city allowance; 
• and the use of canteens and sports programs of the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) at reduced rates. 

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Since women are underrepresented in information technology, the ZIB is trying to increase the proportion of women in this research area. 

Applicants with disabilities will be preferred as long as equally qualified. 

Please send your application, quoting the reference code WA 40/22, including a cover letter containing a statement of your working experiences, your CV with a list of publications and academic transcripts, by 9 October 2022 (date of receipt) as one PDF to jobszib.de. 

Our private policy statement regarding application data is available at www.zib.de/impressum. 

For further information on the area of responsibility, please contact Dr. Thomas Steinke (steinkezib.de). 

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