Software Developer, Experimental Control & Data Curation group

Big Science Sweden; Sweden; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Experienced Software Developer for the Experimental Control & Data Curation group at ESS. You will contribute to developing software solutions for experiment control and data processing in a large-scale scientific facility, collaborating closely with scientists and engineers to ensure robust operation of neutron experiments.

The role emphasizes strong software engineering practices, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and enhancing data acquisition workflows to support

Qualifications

• Experience in Physics and Computer Science with a strong software engineering mindset.
• Ability to manage collaborations across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Streamline user experience so scientists can focus on their work.
• Build and support the software data acquisition chain for experiments.
• Support scientists at ESS with controls and data acquisition requirements.

Job description

Software Developer, Experimental Control & Data Curation group

Datum: 24 april, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: ESS

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About ECDC

The Experiment Control and Data Collection group aims to produce the right tools for scientists to carry out cutting edge research, using all the capabilities of our next generation neutron facility. The tasks and responsibilities of the group include streamlining the user experience to allow the scientists to focus on their scientific goals, building and supporting the whole software data acquisition chain that users will be relying on to carry out their experiments as well as supporting scientists using ESS with their controls and data acquisition requirements.

About the role

We are seeking an Experienced Software Developer to contribute to the development of software solutions for experiment control and data processing in a large-scale scientific facility. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in Physics and Computer Science, who also have a strong software engineering mindset and can effectively manage collaborations across multidisciplinary teams.

As an Experience Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of neutron experiments, enhancing experiment control systems, and optimizing data acquisition workflows. You will work closely with scientists, engine