Research Computing Software Engineer (Platform Observability)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Research Computing Software Engineer (Platform Observability) based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to build and operate the observability foundation behind high-performance and cloud-native computing environments.
You will work across DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, CI/CD, container orchestration, and platform reliability.
Your work will strengthen the monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting capabilities that keep critical research platforms secure and dependable.
You will collaborate closely with Agile teams to identify risks, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver resilient infrastructure solutions.
The environment combines advanced computing, secure systems, and mission-driven research supporting demanding scientific and engineering applications.
You will have opportunities to demonstrate your work, contribute to technical decisions, and continuously improve platform operations.
The position is based in State College, Pennsylvania, with hybrid flexibility potentially available depending on project requirements.