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Can you help scientists and students scale AI computation?

Data and computational resources are crucial to the success of the Pioneer Centre for AI. As coordinator you will work closely with centre scientists on AI projects and thereby have significant impact on the centre’s research. With the new national AI data centre Gefion being established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the possible impact is further amplified. 

You can be our new colleague at the Pioneer Centre for AI if you are an ambitious coordinator with experience in machine learning operations (MLOps). You should find it rewarding to assist scientists in high performance computing (HPC) and data access for AI systems. 

The position is located at DTU Compute, Kongens Lyngby. At DTU Compute you will be part of a vibrant and welcoming environment which is internationally rooted. The university is located in the greater Copenhagen area – acknowledged for its excellent standards of living, child care and welfare system.

The job
The primary areas of responsibility will be to:

• assist Pioneer Centre scientists with HPC for machine learning
• manage data for research projects
• create and maintain workflows
• share knowledge with national and international collaborators, e.g. HPC centers

Experience with machine learning frameworks on GPU clusters and cloud 
You are a highly motivated and dedicated team player with a Master’s degree within e.g. physics, computer science or engineering. You have experience in GPU computing for machine learning and you have a keen interest in sharing your knowledge. 

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the society. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). You are employed as an Academic Officer or Senior Officer. 

The position is a full-time position available for 2 years. 

The primary place of work is DTU Compute, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, with frequent interaction with the Pioneer Centre units located in Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus. The compute manager will have access to office facilities at the Pioneer Centre HQ in Copenhagen.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 15 October 2024 (23:59 Danish time).  You can apply for the position online at www.career.dtu.dk. Open the “Apply online” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Lars Kai Hansen at

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 or Tel. +45 5180 7314, or Head of IT Henning Christiansen, at

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 or Tel. +45 5153 7793.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Pioneer Centre for AI
Funded by a DKK 352,4 million (€47 million) grant from the foundations: Novo Nordisk, The Danish National Research Foundation, VILLUM, Lundbeck and Carlsberg, the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence aims to stand at the international forefront and develop platforms, methods, and practices for a human centric AI through groundbreaking fundamental AI research pursued within an interdisciplinary framework. The centre is organized into seven collaboratories structured around an AI research theme with 2-3 PIs as well as affiliated PhD students and postdocs. The centre is headed by Director, Professor Serge Belongie, Dept. Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, assisted by co-leads from University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark, the IT University, Aalborg University, and Aarhus University.

DTU Compute
DTU Compute is a unique and internationally recognized academic department with 385 employees and 11 research sections spanning the science disciplines mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering. We conduct research, teaching and innovation of high international standard – producing new knowledge and technology-based solutions to societal challenges. We have a long-term involvement in applied and interdisciplinary research, big data and data science, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), smart and secure societies, smart manufacturing, and life science. At DTU Compute we believe in a diverse workplace with a flexible work-life balance.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

As the Trust Tools Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in directing Pinterest’s technical vision for Trust and Safety tooling and collaborating with sub-team leaders to improve and build scalable and stable engineering systems. You will have a broad scope of responsibilities, including leading areas related to content moderation, strike systems, compliance and legal tooling etc.  You’ll consistently work closely with stakeholders across Pinterest, not only to shape the technical strategy, but also to identify problems and propose innovative solutions in the Trust tooling space, subsequently ensuring their successful implementation.

What you’ll do:

• Set up the long-term technical vision and strategy for Trust tooling and proactively identify areas for technical innovation and improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders from product management, legal and ops teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Partner closely with other engineering teams and cross functional partners to create robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions
• Define and influence architectural and strategic direction for the Trust and Safety tooling.
• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of sophisticated systems  
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering teams, promoting knowledge sharing, mentoring, and professional development

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience having led 0-1 development of products and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience as a technical lead with deep understanding and expertise in system/software architecture, particularly with respect to identity and privacy.
• Professional proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Proven success in technical leadership and mentorship of multiple teams.
• Experience in translating abstract product needs into a technical vision
• Ability to design and work with multiple layers: the API, data storage & architecture, data retrieval
• Deep understanding of business process and workflow improvements 
• Understanding of big data architecture for low latency high volume transactions
• Experience with frontend development, security, machine learning is a plus.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we’re not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. 
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per half and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$193,960—$398,983 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify 

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