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    R&D Engineer 1 – 126948 - LaJolla, United States - University of California, San Diego

    University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San Diego LaJolla, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    This is an 85% Contract position with an end date of June 30, 2024, with the possibility to extend or conversion to career status based on the needs of the department.

    DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department embodies the university's tradition of excellence as a world-class leader in computer science and engineering education and research. Ranked in the top 20 nationwide, the department is dedicated to research, education and overall excellence.

    CSE has approximately 75+ faculty FTE, 20+ professional researchers, 45+ staff in career/casual titles, 300+ tutors, and 175+ TAs. There are over 1,900 undergraduate students enrolled in 3 majors, with annual enrollments of 25,000+. The department has a graduate education program with over 900 students (~350 PhD students and over 600 Master's students).

    POSITION OVERVIEW:

    The R&D Engineer will assist in developing infrastructure and experimental design for natural language processing research focused on large language models. Specifically, the incumbent will be conducting experiments with limited scope and complexity to determine safety and privacy concerns (e.g. leaking private data) and reveal issues with trustworthiness (e.g. factuality) in large language models like GPT. The incumbent will aid in interpreting experimental results and analyzing outcomes.

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
    • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and methods to perform entry-level professional engineering functions.
    • Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the field.
    • Analytical skills, and strong skills in attention to detail.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Analytical and judgment skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
    • Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
    • Basic knowledge and experience with natural language processing and large language models.
    • Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
    • Basic knowledge of computer programming principles and programming languages.
    • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
    • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
    • Overtime may be required.

    Pay Transparency Act

    Annual Full Pay Range: $48,900 – $102,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

    Hourly Equivalent: $23.42 – $48.99

    Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

    If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

    To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-

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