Software Engineer Intern

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 Software Engineer Intern to apply their development skills to original computational projects. The selected candidate will have a chance to collaborate on an open source project while learning about numerical algorithms, GPU computing, MPI, and various other high performance computing (HPC) topics.

The internship will be focused on HPC, and not machine learning, though many of the techniques used can be applied to accelerate machine learning applications. The selected candidate will be on SCC premises daily to meet with their supervisor, collaborate with scientists from a broad range of disciplines, present their progress, and participate in discussions. At the completion of their projects, they will orally present their work and potentially prepare a research paper.

The internship will take place in-person at the Simons Foundation’s offices in New York City from May 27, 2025 – August 8, 2025. Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported temporary housing option while in New York City may be available.

Visit Summer at Simons to learn more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning and implementation of novel generic open source computational tools and broader research software. Some recent projects that are in active development include, but are not limited to:
  • High-performance multidimensional function interpolator https://github.com/blackwer/baobzi
  • Massively parallel fully resolved hydrodynamic simulation of cytoskeletal elements https://github.com/flatironinstitute/SkellySim 
  • Novel algorithms for fast evaluation of All-Pairs kernels https://github.com/flatironinstitute/DMK
  • Determining energy landscapes for structures imaged using Cryogenic Electron Microscopy https://github.com/flatironinstitute/ManifoldEM
• Use github to organize workflow and effectively collaborate on team programming projects
• Use Flatiron cluster resources to profile/benchmark/test software

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Must be a student enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program 
• Students enrolled in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related disciplines preferred

Experience

• Written or made a major contribution to a significant project in one of the following languages: C/C++, Julia, Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN, CUDA
• Basic knowledge of the linux command line
• Working expertise with object oriented programming in C++ and Python, desired
• Practical experience in HPC and cluster computing topics such as MPI, GPU/CUDA and Slurm, desired
• Course experience in data structures and algorithms or equivalent, desired
• Basic knowledge of git/github, particularly when dealing with shared projects, desired

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must enjoy working in a research-driven environment
• Desire to document code and process, deliberative decision-making
• Strong oral and written communication
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter indicating your interest in the position

Application Deadline

• Applications for summer 2025 must be submitted by February 7, 2025

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level

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.