Scientific Software Engineer - Python/C/C++ (EPICS)

Stanford Reglab; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Software Developer to build and maintain Python and C/C++ applications and automation scripts for instrument control and data acquisition at LCLS. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate experimental needs into robust software that interfaces with EPICS-based control systems.

Applicants should have strong Python and PyQt skills, C/C++ experience, and a track record of end-to-end ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or closely related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Python GUI development (PyQt).
• Experience with C/C++ code development and maintenance.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience owning tasks end-to-end including project management and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and own high-level Python and C/C++ applications and libraries for experiment operations and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate requirements into reliable software solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the software stack, including EPICS interfaces.
• Contribute to collaboration with international teams on public/private software packages on GitHub.
• Develop and refine engineering processes for long-term system reliability.

Skills

Python

PyQt

C/C++

Git

EPICS

Linux

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

MSc in Computer Engineering/Science or Physical Science (preferred)

Tools

Git version control

EPICS CA/PVA protocols

Linux (RHEL/Rocky)

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Software Developer to build and maintain Python and C/C++ applications and automation scripts for instrument control and data acquisition at LCLS. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate experimental needs into robust software that interfaces with EPICS-based control systems.

Applicants should have strong Python and PyQt skills, C/C++ experience, and a track record of end-to-end ownership.