Research Software Engineer

at  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a BS degree in computer science or physics and 5+ years of software engineering experience outside of degree.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience with version control, containers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in addition to the degree.
• Experience programming in C++.
• Experience developing software at a neutron user facility, synchrotron light source or other large-scale experimental physics project or user facility is preferred.
• Experience with PyQT or PySide.
• Experience with web based technologies and frameworks
• Experience with modern software practices such as test-driven development, Agile software development practices and a firm, proven knowledge of software development lifecycles.
• The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment as the team meets daily, practices continuous integration, collaborates on the source code and has regular deadlines as part of an Agile-based development process.
• Activity within the broader open-source software community.

• Partner with scientific and technical staff in both CSMD and the Neutron Scattering Division to evaluate and optimize the software development practices of the group, and ensure success of the project.
• Participate in the planning and major development efforts on scientific software projects for neutron techniques in the areas of diffraction, engineering diffraction, imaging, reflectometry, small-angle scattering, and spectroscopy.
• Collaborate on projects that support better software and infrastructure for the neutron sciences.
• Coordinate, lead, and act as a representative of the Laboratory in international collaborations related to scattering software.
• Work closely with partners to meet their software requirements, address bugs, and achieve their scientific goals.
• Act as a mentor for project members, junior staff, post-graduates, and students to help them grow.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.