Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin, TX 78701
Salary: From $70,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-07-16
About this role
Job Posting Title:
Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab
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Hiring Department:
Department of Psychology
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
## General Notes
The Pestilli Lab in the Department of Psychology collaborates with scientists and developers across the globe. We develop standards and technology for the management and processing of brain and health data. Simplifying the way data is stored, processed, analyzed and shared can improve scientific understanding and education. The Pestilli Lab promotes progress in psychological and brain science via the democratization of scientific research, methods, data and infrastructure. We strive to advance societal good by accelerating neuroscientific discovery and education via data-science applications and innovative technology.
This is a one-year fixed-term position.
## Purpose
Dr. Franco Pestilli in the Department of Psychology is hiring an Infrastructure Software Engineer for the Pestilli Lab.
## Responsibilities
- Database Design & Development: Architect and implement scalable and efficient database solutions to handle large volumes of neuroscience data. Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure to support the storage, processing, and analysis of neuroscience data. Leverage cloud services to enhance data availability and performance.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized applications in a cloud environment.
- Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, code, and processes. Implement...