Data Storage R&D Engineer (IT-SD-TAB-2026-130-GRAP)

Physics World; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 71.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stipend CHF

30 days leave

Health insurance

Pension fund

Family allowances

Relocation package

Contract extension

Language training

Zusammenfassung

CERN is hiring a Data Storage R&D Engineer to join the CTA team in Geneva. You will work on archival and management of 1.5 exabytes of physics data, contributing to software development, research, and operations.

The role emphasizes C++ development on Linux, data modelling, and optimisation, with a requirement for strong analytical skills and a commitment to learn French. Hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Mathematics/CS background with strong algorithms and optimisation.
• Knowledge of statistics, data modelling and data visualisation; C++ development experience.
• Storage technologies or data management knowledge is a bonus.
• Familiarity with tape storage systems is not required.

Aufgaben

• Analyse metadata and logs to optimise data placement on storage media.
• Research models and improve CTA scheduling under cost constraints.
• Develop and maintain software in C++ on Linux.
• Participate in operations, troubleshooting and team support.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

C++

Python

Linux

SQL

Git

Kubernetes

Grafana/Prometheus

English (spoken/written)

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD (<=3 yrs post-doc)

Tools

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Join CERN's Storage and Data Management group, to develop data storage systems for physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The Storage and Data Management Group is responsible for enabling data access for the laboratory, in particular the long-term archival, preservation and distribution of LHC data to a worldwide scientific community. CERN, take part!

Job Details

Job Description

Join CERN's Storage and Data Management group, to develop data storage systems for physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The Storage and Data Management Group is responsible for enabling data access for the laboratory, in particular the long-term archival, preservation and distribution of LHC data to a worldwide scientific community. CERN, take part!

As a Data Storage R&D Engineer you will join the CERN Tape Archive (CTA) team, responsible for the archival and management of 1.5 Exabytes of physics data from the entirety of CERN's experimental programme. Your job will include R&D, software development and operations tasks.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyse metadata and logs to optimise physical data placement on storage media.
• Research appropriate mathematical models and propose optimisations to CTA's scheduling algorithms within specified cost constraints.
• Develop and maintain software in C++/Linux.
• Participate in operations, troubleshooting and support as part of a team.

Your profile

• You have good technical and analytical skills, with a background in algorithms and optimisation.
• You have knowledge of statistics, data modelling and data visualisation, as well as experience in software development with C++.
• Experience with storage technologies or data management is a bonus.
• Prior experience with tape storage systems and robotic libraries is not expected.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mathematical modelling and optimisation are require.
• Experience in software development with C++ and Python is required.
• Experience with Linux operating system and command-line tools (e.g. bash shell, grep with regular expressions) is required.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. git) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
• Experience with containers (e.g. Kubernetes) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility Criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Mathematics or Computer Science (or a related field) and have either:
• a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
• or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 30.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Target start date: 01-November-2026

This Position Involves

• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: IT-SD-TAB-2026-130-GRAP

Field of work: Software Engineering and IT

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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