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How much do state library jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for state library in Watertown, NY is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.96 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a state library?

A State Library is a government-funded institution that serves as the primary library for a state or territory, providing access to a wide range of information resources, historical documents, and public services. It often preserves important state records, offers research support, and promotes literacy and education initiatives. State Libraries also support local libraries and the public by providing interlibrary loans, digital collections, and professional development for librarians.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a state librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a State Librarian, you need expertise in library science, information management, and leadership, typically supported by a master’s degree in library science (MLS/MLIS) and relevant professional experience. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), digital archives, and information technology tools is crucial. Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills help you build partnerships and lead diverse teams effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for advancing library services, managing statewide initiatives, and ensuring equitable public access to information.

What opportunities for professional development and advancement are available for employees at a state library?

State Libraries often prioritize the growth and advancement of their staff by offering access to continuing education, certification programs, and specialized training in library science and information management. Employees may also participate in conferences, committee work, and collaborative projects with other institutions, which can expand their professional networks and skills. Advancement opportunities typically include promotions to supervisory, managerial, or specialist roles, and staff are encouraged to pursue leadership positions as they gain experience. Many State Libraries also support staff in obtaining advanced degrees or credentials relevant to library and information services.

What is the difference between State Library vs Public Librarian?

AspectState LibraryPublic Librarian
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS)Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentStatewide or regional library system, often in administrative or specialized rolesPublic community libraries, schools, or local government libraries
Employer & IndustryState government, regional or statewide library agenciesLocal government, community centers, or public libraries
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on statewide services, collections, and policiesFocus on serving local community needs and programs

While both roles require a Master's in Library Science and involve library services, a State Library typically operates at a statewide level, managing regional collections and policies. A Public Librarian works directly with local communities, providing access to resources and programs tailored to residents. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in the library industry.

What cities near Watertown, NY are hiring for State Library jobs?

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Infographic showing various State Library job openings in Watertown, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,003 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Watertown, NY • On-site

Flexcompute Inc.
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
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$120 - $180/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Flexcompute is a cutting-edge technology startup that specializes in ultra-fast simulation technology. Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips. Our customer base includes both household names and startups in emerging industries. Our company was founded by world-renowned leaders in simulation technology from Stanford University and MIT. Backed by top VC firms, we are poised to disrupt the billion-dollar engineering simulation industry with our fast-growing trajectory.

Tidy3D is a GPU-accelerated electromagnetic simulation product delivered as a cloud service. Behind the solver sits the platform that makes everything work: the Python client, the API, the job submission and scheduling layer, and the web application.

We are hiring a Software Engineer for the Tidy3D infrastructure team to own that platform. You will build new capability, keep the existing system healthy, and run the release and deployment process.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and build backend services for the Tidy3D platform.
  • Develop and operate the control plane: the APIs, services, and data model behind task submission, job state, and result delivery.
  • Build scheduling and resource management for simulation jobs across heterogeneous GPU capacity.
  • Handle the operational concerns that come with a multi-tenant product: authentication, authorization, usage metering, and quota enforcement.
Help with the deployment of our products to customers.
  • Manage packaging and release to PyPI, and keep client and backend versions compatible across a long tail of installed versions.
  • Own the release pipeline end to end: versioning, CI/CD, staged rollout, and rollback.
  • Standardize deployment patterns so the same product ships to our cloud, to customer-managed cloud accounts, and to on-premises installations.
Keep production healthy.
  • Instrument the platform and own its monitoring and alerting.
  • Respond to incidents and debug across boundaries, from a customer's Python traceback down to a stuck job on a GPU node.
  • Manage cloud cost and capacity as usage grows.
Qualifications and Experience
  • 2+ years building and operating production cloud services. New grads with exceptional background are encouraged to apply too.
  • Strong Python. You have written backend services in it, not just scripts.
  • Hands-on experience with a major cloud provider such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Infrastructure as code in production, ideally Terraform, with reusable modules rather than hand-managed environments.
  • Linux fluency and comfort operating in production.
Nice to have
  • GPU or HPC workloads, cluster schedulers such as Slurm, Ray, or Kueue, or high-throughput batch compute.
  • Designing, packaging, and distributing a developer-facing Python library or SDK.
  • On-premises, self-hosted, or air-gapped software deployment, and the enterprise requirements that come with it: SSO, network isolation, security review.
  • A background in physics, engineering, or scientific computing, or prior work on technical software for technical users.
  • Open source contributions to infrastructure or scientific computing projects.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
  • 401(k) Contribution.
  • Gym allowance.
  • Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.
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