Senior Data & Ops Backend Engineer (Golang/Python) - Hybrid

Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-5; Harvard (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible vacation

Sick days

Team-building activities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Data and Operations Software Engineer to build backend data services and distributed systems. You will develop APIs and data processing pipelines, collaborating with physicists and engineers to translate requirements into robust code in Golang and Python.

You will optimize performance for data ingestion and analysis, contributing to fusion energy breakthroughs and operating in a hybrid environment with modern tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (CS/CE/EE/industrial)
• 7+ years of relevant backend software engineering experience
• Proven experience with distributed systems and REST APIs
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Python and Golang or similar web service language
• Familiarity with Linux and development tools (Git, GitHub, Docker)

Responsibilities

• Develop the distributed systems and services for data acquisition, access, and processing
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Golang code
• Develop a user-friendly Python client library
• Collaborate with physicists and engineers to translate user stories into code
• Optimize backend performance for data ingestion, retrieval, and processing
• Enable data collection, retrieval, and analysis from simulations and experiments

Skills

Golang

Python

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Linux

Docker

Git

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Docker

Job description

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 Go (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

$134,000 - $205,000 a year

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:

• Competitive compensation with equity

• 13 Company-wide Holidays

• Flexible vacation days

• 10 sick days

• Generous parental leave policy

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Professional growth opportunities

• Team-building activities

#LI-Hybrid

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.