Junior Software Engineer – Data Analysis & Automation

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for data analysis and automation at CERN in Genf, Switzerland. This role focuses on designing Python-based tools to process, analyze, and visualize data generated from the Large Hadron Collider. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a maximum of 2 years of experience. Eligibility is limited to nationals of CERN Member States. This position emphasizes modern software engineering practices to ensure quality and reliability in code development.

Qualifikationen

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field.
• Must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
• No PhD allowed.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop Python-based software tools for data analysis.
• Ensure robust, maintainable, and high-quality code through modern practices.
• Process, analyze, and visualize large datasets.

Kenntnisse

Python programming

Data analysis

Software engineering practices

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Software Engineer – Data Analysis & Automation

Datum: 30 april, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

The operation of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) relies on thousands of superconducting magnets, which are powered in more than 1500 circuits. Ensuring the safe functionality of the magnet circuit protection and interlock systems is a critical aspect of the LHC hardware commissioning.

As part of the Signal Monitoring (SigMon) project, you will design and develop Python-based software tools to automate large-scale data analysis. A strong focus is placed on modern software engineering practices, including continuous integration and testing within GitLab to ensure robust, maintainable and high-quality code. The role involves processing, analysing and visualising large datasets generated during hardware commissioning campaigns.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.