Computational Beamline Scientist - AI-Driven Data Pipelines

Stanfordlivetickets; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Computational Beamline Scientist to help deploy and optimize data workflows for LCLS, integrating AI and LLM-based approaches into daily operations. You will work with scientists and software engineers to design usable interfaces and robust data processing patterns.

Join a world-leading research facility to advance data management, ML-driven analysis, and user-centric software in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, science, or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in software or data analysis for scientific applications.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle and quality control practices.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use programming methods.
• Operational experience with scientific AI-based algorithms and frameworks, including LLMs.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative coding projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, implement, modify, and maintain algorithms and pipelines to analyze scientific data generated by LCLS.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain data analysis workflows for day-to-day facility operations.
• Interface with external collaborators and users, providing technical support for LCLS software and hardware resources.
• Support the development of new ML data analysis approaches focused on usability for beamline scientists.
• Assist users in running self-developed data analysis software within the LCLS software framework.
• Debug and document computer applications to meet users' needs.
• Observe and optimize software resource usage, including training users.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow to diverse audiences.
• Build relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with university policies.

Skills

Python programming

C/C++ (preferred)

Machine learning frameworks

LLMs experience

Collaborative coding

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, science, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Computational Beamline Scientist to help deploy and optimize data workflows for LCLS, integrating AI and LLM-based approaches into daily operations. You will work with scientists and software engineers to design usable interfaces and robust data processing patterns.

Join a world-leading research facility to advance data management, ML-driven analysis, and user-centric software in a dynamic, collaborative environment.