Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Harvard (MA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Generous parental leave

Flexible vacation days

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Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in the United States is seeking a Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer to join the Data and Operations Software group. You will build distributed data systems, APIs, and tooling to ingest, store, and analyze data from simulations and experiments.

You will collaborate with physicists and engineers, write Golang backend code, and develop a Python client library to facilitate data access.

Qualifications

7+ years backend software engineering experience in distributed systems.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs for data-intensive systems.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Ability to work with physicists and engineers to translate requirements into code.

Responsibilities

Develop the distributed data services and APIs for data acquisition, access, and processing.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient backend code in Golang.
Create a user-friendly Python client library.
Collaborate with physicists and engineers to gather requirements and translate them into code.
Optimize backend performance for data ingestion, retrieval, and processing times.
Enable data collection and analysis from simulations and experiments.

Skills

Python

Golang

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Linux

Git/Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (CS/CE/EE)

Tools

Python client library

Git

GitHub

Docker

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer

The Software Engineering team is seeking an experienced and motivated backend software engineer to become a member of the Data and Operations Software group. The group is responsible for the company’s data services and as a backend software engineer you will play a crucial role in developing the APIs and distributed systems that facilitate data acquisition, access, and processing capabilities within the company. You will work closely with physicists and other software engineers to create robust and high-performance data systems tailored to the unique needs of our groundbreaking work in the field of fusion energy.

What you’ll do:

Develop the distributed systems and services that provide data acquisition, access, and processing capabilities within the company
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Golang
Write a user-friendly Python client library
Collaborate with physicists, diagnosticians, and other engineers to gather user stories and translate the resulting requirements into code
Optimize backend performance to improve data ingestion, retrieval, and processing times
Help make fusion energy a reality by making it possible to collect, retrieve, and analyze data from simulations and experiments

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, etc.)
7+ years relevant experience
Proven experience as a backend software engineer working on distributed systems and REST APIs
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment
Proficiency with python
Proficiency with Golang or similar language that is suitable for web services
Familiarity with Linux and development tools such as Git, GitHub, and Docker

Bonus points for:

Experience in developing software for mission-critical applications
Experience with real-time data collection and visualization
Experience with very large volume data collection
Some familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React

Must-have Requirements:

Perform activities such as typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, \"Export Control Laws\"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include: