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Posted:
December 16, 2020
Location:
Pasadena, California
Salary:
Open
Category:
Information Technology



Software Engineer

Caltech

Job Category: Fulltime Temporary
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary
The Cai lab is seeking a Software Engineer. The successful candidate will help develop software platforms for performing single cell image segmentation and spatial gene expression analysis. The candidate will also help the Cai lab convert these algorithms into production ready tools for the scientific community.

Job Duties

The candidate's primary role will be to help the Cai group pioneer the next generation of deep learning algorithms for single cell image segmentation and spatial gene expression analysis. Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Code existing deep learning architectures and generate novel deep learning architectures for image segmentation and cell tracking through 3D images
  • Test and document the performance of different deep learning architectures
  • Construct a production ready image analysis pipeline with version control
  • Construct tutorials for cloud computing and write blog posts
  • Create interactive image analysis notebooks with Jupyter
  • Assist with crowd sourcing of data set annotation
  • Interface our deep learning based image segmentation pipeline with existing GUIs
  • Assist with GUI development
  • Assist with grant writing and paper writing
  • Assist research group members with using the created software packages
  • Collaborate with Principal Investigator to determine direction of research
  • Author or co-author results
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Bioinformatics or a related field
  • At least three years of experience working as a software developer
  • Working knowledge of Python (particularly the numpy/scipy/pandas/scikit-image/scikit-learn data science stack), Java, and C.
  • Working knowledge of calculus and linear algebra
  • Familiarity with modern deep learning methods and libraries (keras/tensorflow and/or Pytorch)
  • Working knowledge of modern version control packages (I.e git/github)
  • Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiastic about the opportunity to engage with life science researchers

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics or a related field
  • Extensive deep learning experience using either Keras/tensorflow and/or Pytorch
  • Experience in computational image analysis
  • Experience in cloud computing - both Google cloud engine and Amazon web service
  • Experience in creating interactive notebooks with Jupyter
  • Experience writing online tutorials and blog posts
  • Experience creating websites

Required Documents
  • Resume


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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About California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.
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