Student Assistant III
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Salary$24/hr
LocationBoulder, CO
Work moderemote · United States
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Must be enrolled for the entire duration of the appointment for credit in an accredited school
Knowledge and understanding of computer, storage, and networking systems components
Ability to work with a team and convey technical concepts to management and senior engineers
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments
Experience with fundamental software and systems engineering concepts and practices
Experience with at least one portable scripting language such as Python or Bash
Experience with at least one GNU/Linux distribution
Familiarity with scientific visualization
Familiarity with open source software development and distribution
Familiarity with AI/ML/DL
Familiarity with GPGPU programming
Ability to mentor and train students and visitors
Skills
Python
Bash
GNU/Linux
GPGPU
AI/ML/DL
Position Type:
Term - Casual (Fixed Term)
Visa Sponsored Job:
No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Hiring Range:
50,585.00 - 50,585.00
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.
Application Closes at 12:00am MST on:
2026-11-06
About the Role
Please note: The updated hourly rate for this role is $24.32.
Ready to kickstart your career in supercomputing? The Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) is looking for a curious, hands-on student to join our team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on experimental supercomputing systems, including GPU-based hardware, and help evaluate the technologies that may shape the next generation of computing for NCAR’s scientific community.
This is a learning-by-doing position. You’ll be trusted with real problems, supported by mentors, and expected to dig in, ask good questions, and figure things out.
This 1-year Term Student Assistant III role works alongside senior project staff in the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) to support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of high-performance computing (HPC), storage, networking, and software systems for atmospheric and Earth science research. Depending on the candidate’s skill set, core responsibilities include collaborating with High Performance Computing Division (HPCD) staff to support and maintain research and development lab environments, as well as assisting with the installation, administration, benchmarking, and troubleshooting of HPC hardware, operating systems, and specialized software tools. Additional opportunities involve tuning storage and batch schedulers, running analytics, porting NCAR applications to experimental architectures such as GPU environments, and receiving mentorship training to collaborate with and guide junior HPC students and interns.
This is a 1-year term role, and to qualify, the student must be enrolled and maintain “Student Status” for the entire term.
Student Assistants may not work more than 1,000 hours in any 12-month period.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Gains experience with user application code on existing and new hardware and software technologies. Learns to support software products, system administration tools, and monitoring utilities to maximize the availability and flexibility of the experimental HPC systems. Works with mentors to develop new tools and analytics, and/or enhance existing tools, analytics, and software subsystems for the experimental HPC environment.
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Tests and evaluates new computing, storage, and networking technologies, associated software stacks, and potential applications for NCAR applications. Develops knowledge of emerging technologies and how they might enhance the NCAR user experience. Assists with the preparation and delivery of technical reports and presentations on the research findings from this work
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Assists with writing and presenting recommendations to HPCD management for HPC hardware and software products, configurations, and functional enhancements or upgrades. May also propose, research, design, and implement new projects, tools, or process improvements to benefit the team and the environment
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Learns basic systems administration and maintenance of multi-vendor open-source HPC systems and gains experience monitoring the behavior of experimental HPC systems on a routine, periodic basis to ensure proper, efficient operation for all stakeholders. Helps plan and execute installations and upgrades to multi-vendor HPC software systems.
Education & Experience REQUIRED:
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Must be enrolled for the entire duration of the appointment (or intend to enroll in the next regular session) for credit in an accredited secondary or postsecondary school, college or University, or in a trade school that has received a Certificate or Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities REQUIRED:
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Knowledge and understanding of computer, storage, and networking systems components
•
Ability to work with a team and convey technical concepts to management and senior engineers
•
Excellent oral and written communication skills
•
Skill in organizing and prioritizing assignments
Preferred Qualifications
Desired but Not Required:
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Experience with fundamental software and systems engineering concepts and practices
•
Experience with at least one portable scripting language such as Python or Bash
•
Experience with at least one GNU/Linux distribution
•
Familiarity with scientific visualization
•
Familiarity with open source software development and distribution
•
Familiarity with AI/ML/DL
•
Familiarity with GPGPU programming
•
Ability to mentor and train students and visitors
Application Requirements
Questionnaire, Resume/CV
For full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by 12am (MST) at the start of the application deadline. These should highlight how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position. We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply.