POSITION SUMMARY

The Scientific Computing Core (SCC) manages supercomputing resources and provides high performance computing (HPC) expertise to all centers at the Flatiron Institute, a division of the Simons Foundation, developing tools broadly useful to the scientific community as a whole.

 

SCC is seeking a motivated Software Engineer Intern to apply their development skills to original computational projects. This intern will build interactive tools for visualizing three dimensional microscopy data using WebGPU and other web based methods.

Please look at the following web sites to see examples of the kind of microscopy data this intern will be working with:
https://blastospim.flatironinstitute.org/html/
https://github.com/flatironinstitute/lineage_viewer
This is a paid, full-time internship that will run generally from late-May through mid-August and will take place in our New York City offices. Travel to New York City, and housing may be available for interns based outside of the five boroughs of New York City.

 

Visit the Summer at Simons page to learn more.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Use and develop Javascript based libraries using WebGPU components and WGSL shaders.
Build Python components related to interacting with the javascript libraries.
Use github to organize workflow and effectively collaborate on team programming projects
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program
Familiarity with Javascript and basic web development.
Familiarity with basic vector algebraic concepts.
Familiarity with Python programming
Strong oral and written communication
Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of typescript and other web development tooling
Experience with numeric Python
Familiarity with git/github and software development methodologies
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

CV or resume
Cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Please provide a GitHub user id/link or other information about programming projects you have contributed to or other online resources you have worked on.
Application Deadline

Applications for summer 2024 must be submitted by February 2, 2024
COMPENSATION

This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.