Research Software Engineer job vacancy

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Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission. Job Description We have multiple openings for

Research Software Engineers to support our research software teams. You will develop and maintain common infrastructure (e.g., build tools, continuous integration, testing) and perform focused software development tasks across a variety of application domains. You will work on a multi-disciplinary team in an environment that focuses on problems of interest to LLNL and Department of Energy (DOE) programs. You will apply fundamental knowledge of software development and contribute to multiple projects using creativity and imagination. This position will be in the CASC division in the Computing Directorate.

This is a hybrid position that has the option to be fully remote.

This position will be filled at either the SES.2 or SES.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this roleyou will

Employ moderately complex software engineering methods using industry standard software development practices and modern programming languages and operating systems.
Assist in modernizing scientific applications and workflows to utilize the latest high performance computing systems and/or cloud platforms.
Help develop, test and/or implement new cross-cutting software infrastructure.
Contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives functioning as an effective team member on multi-disciplinary teams.
Engage other developers frequently to share relevant knowledge, opinions, and recommendations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities at the SES.3 level

Manage multiple advanced parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team member's skills.
Design, implement, deploy, and maintain software systems using object-oriented analysis, design, and programming techniques.
Provide solutions to complex problems that require in-depth analysis of tangible and intangible factors.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Proficiency in a modern programming language such as C or Python.
Experience developing software on Linux HPC clusters or similar environments.
Ability to work with limited direction on technical tasks and develop technical solutions.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment, prepare written reports and present and explain technical information.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers and other technical and administrative staff in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

In Addition at the SES.3 level

Significant experience in working with diverse teams to solve complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multi-disciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver scientific presentations.
Comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to craft creative solutions and solve complex problems.

Qualifications We Desire

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience developing and deploying containers to local and cloud environments.
Experience with GPU programming, particularly using programming abstractions such as RAJA or Kokkos.
Experience with MPI, OpenMP, parallel programming, and/or experience with High Performance Computing.
Experience with continuous integration, testing and automated workflows.
Experience with build systems such as CMake and/or software packaging and deployment.

Additional Information

Security Clearance

LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Most positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement). If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted. For additional information please see DOE Order 472.2 .

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

LLNS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations during the application and recruiting processes due to a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via our online form .

CaliforniaPrivacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .

Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Included in 2022Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .

Security Clearance

None required.However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2 .

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

LLNL invites you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .

Reasonable Accommodation

At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form .

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Vacancy expired!

ID	#46137506
State	California
City	Livermore
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD TBD TBD
Source	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Showed	2022-10-01
Date	2022-09-30
Deadline	2022-11-28
Category	Et cetera
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Research Software Engineer

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