AI & Optimization Software Engineer for Energy Systems

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking an accomplished full-time software engineer with experience in AI, optimization, applied mathematics, and high-performance computing within the Computational Science Center (CSC) to advance energy innovation through world-class research and leadership in computational science.

In the CSC, we integrate discovery science, engineering, and mission delivery to translate breakthrough research into operational capabilities, focusing on AI/ML,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with pytorch and tensorflow.
• Demonstrated experience writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and testing software applications and components using best practices and modern technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Python and at least one other major programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or C/C++.
• Ability to communicate complex technical documentation of software architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications with precision and clarity, providing valuable insights for team collaboration and future reference.
• Effective communication skills to participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency across the team.
• Openness to alternative methods and willingness to adjust plans as circumstances evolve.
• Works effectively with others toward a common goal, valuing differing perspectives and contributions.
• Demonstrated experience in a research lab environment including technical publication experience, experience in writing proposals, ability to context shift and be able to support multiple projects at once, experience supporting junior-level researchers and developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and rigorously test software applications and components in a fast-paced research setting.
• Collaborate across AI/ML, optimization, and HPC domains to deliver production-ready systems.
• Contribute to publication-worthy research and support multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is seeking an accomplished full-time software engineer with experience in AI, optimization, applied mathematics, and high-performance computing within the Computational Science Center (CSC) to advance energy innovation through world-class research and leadership in computational science.

In the CSC, we integrate discovery science, engineering, and mission delivery to translate breakthrough research into operational capabilities, focusing on AI/ML,