Earth Species Project - Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Backend/Data Performance)
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Requirements
• 5+ years of backend or infrastructure engineering experience • Strong Python programming skills (bonus points for lower-level languages) • Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform) • Experience building or supporting ML/AI infrastructure in production • Experience with high-performance data tools (DuckDB, Apache Spark, Delta Lake) • GPU orchestration and large-scale model training experienceFamiliarity with ML platforms (SageMaker, Vertex AI) and frameworks (PyTorch, JAX) • Experience mentoring junior engineers, interns, or researchers and breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks • Experience participating in technical hiring processes and evaluating candidates • It would be even better if you • Have deep knowledge of training architectures, CUDA programming, or TPU optimization • Have Full-stack development experience with frameworks like • React for building web applications • Experience managing HPC infrastructure with tools like Slurm or Kubernetes clusters • Background in monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana) for ML pipeline observability
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend infrastructure for the Earth Species Project to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of data systems supporting biodiversity research. • Optimize database queries and indexes to improve overall system efficiency in handling large datasets related to species information. • Implement automated monitoring tools that provide real-time insights into infrastructure health and alert on potential issues before they impact the project's operations or accessibility of data for end users. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, biologists, IT staff, to understand system requirements and integrate feedback directly into backend development cycles. • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations regarding biodiversity information handling while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive data sources when necessary. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for seamless software delivery processes within project teams, ensuring that all changes are thoroughly tested before being deployed into production environments.
Benefits
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance - ESP covers 100% of the premium • 401k plan with match (if based in the United States) • 2,000 USD home office stipendUnlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year • Flexible working hours • Regular team retreats around the world • ESP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and criminal history, consistent with legal requirements. We encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. • If you require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected], and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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