High-Impact Nuclear Systems Software Engineer

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) plan

Job summary

General Matter in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design and build high-performance control software for our nuclear-enrichment-related systems. You will deliver safe, reliable C++/Python code interfacing with actuators and real-time data streams.

The role focuses on distributed, fault-tolerant systems with emphasis on safety, performance, and maintainability, requiring collaboration across engineering disciplines and a willingness to work extended hours when

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Deep proficiency in C++ and/or Python, including language internals and performance characteristics.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals and how they influence software design and performance.
• Strong CS fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, concurrency, and system design.
• Demonstrated ownership of large, production-grade systems with exceptional technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance, production-grade software systems in C++ and Python, focusing on reliability and maintainability.
• Architect complex solutions from the ground up, making principled decisions around system design and performance trade-offs.
• Lead technical design reviews and code reviews, setting and enforcing engineering best practices across the team.
• Build and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure software quality at scale.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while driving independent progress on complex technical problems.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Linux internals

CS fundamentals

Production ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

General Matter in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to design and build high-performance control software for our nuclear-enrichment-related systems. You will deliver safe, reliable C++/Python code interfacing with actuators and real-time data streams.

The role focuses on distributed, fault-tolerant systems with emphasis on safety, performance, and maintainability, requiring collaboration across engineering disciplines and a willingness to work extended hours when