Parallel Computing Engineer V Location: Redmond (onsite) Duration: 12 Months Description: Please prioritize C++/CUDA, parallel computin, and Python. The other skills requested (HPC, SLURM, 3D Math) are now nice-to-haves. Client is seeking a contractor for the role of Parallel Computing Engineer in AR/VR audio to work in our research lab. The job entails supporting the audio research team in achieving their research goals by performing infrastructure and workflow setup/management and implement/optimize research code into massively parallel software suite. Responsibilities: Work side by side with research scientists to optimize, solve, and integrate existing or future research Create, debug, and optimize core parallel algorithms and data structures withing a distributed environment through library development, direct application contributions and software profiling Build software, tools, platforms, infrastructure, and documentation that enable research staff to be more effective and efficient Write clean readable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize ruthlessly, and get things done with a high level of efficiency Mentor researchers and other team members on software engineering best practices, tips and techniques Collaborate in a team environment across multiple scientific and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver software solutions Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of AR/VR problem solving Minimum Qualifications Requirements: Demonstrated proficiency in computational complexity, algorithm design, low level computer architecture, data structures, software design, large-scale C/C++ systems 5+ years relevant experience in parallel computing 5+ years of experience in C++ (= v.11) Experience with parallel programming, ideally C/C++ threads, MPI and OpenMP Experience in GPGPU programming, ideally CUDA C/C++, OpenCL or DirectCompute Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra, computational physics and numerical methods Excellent communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills Preferred Qualifications: Good grasp of audio and DSP fundamentals Proven experience in scientific computing using Python and/or MATLAB 1+ years experience in working with HPC clusters, automation software, and virtualization/containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, SLURM, VMWare) Experience in computer graphics algorithms/principles and physics principles (e.g., wave propagation) Experience in SQA, formal/empirical Verification of mathematical models, software defect, and complexity analysis Top 3 must-have HARD skills: Modern C++ (19) w/ CUDA Experience using MPI (message passing interface) and OpenMP - parallelization / distributed computing Optimizing / refactoring code Good to have skills: Numerical Method (unicorn) Full stack on cluster - bare metal, operating system, drivers, applications (unicorn) Physics understanding High Performance Computing Optimizations Nice to have DSP background (sample rates, digital filters, etc) Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects: Audio Simulation Environment / Research Simulations Team on RLR-Audio Is there anything we can share with Candidates to compel them to choose Meta over competitors: Working with PhD researchers Candidates who like physics, applied mathematics, audio and acoustics and high performance compute will have a great time - fun project for the right person Typical Day in the Role: Infra, optimization, new features, debugging - typical software development day Weekly standups Daily face time with researchers 80-90% coding vs. meetings / admin Can the candidate deliver expected outcomes: Communication / raise issues when they come up Top 3 must-have HARD skills: Experience with C/C++, parallel computing, code design/optimization Good to have skills: CUDA experience, HPC knowledge/experience (SLURM, MPI, containers), math/physics background Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects: Client Research, future of AR/VR/MR spatial audio Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition: Working on state of the art numerical simulations and massive clusters Typical Day in the Role: Work together with passionate researchers to find pragmatic solution and optimized implementations, fix reported bugs, investigate errors, design solutions in the team caused by Meta infrastructure updates, profile and optimize code, learn Performance be measured: On the robustness and execution speed of the designed systems/solutions, on the pace of fixing bugs and delivering implementations of existing solutions As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.