Senior Software Engineer, Nuclear AI Systems

The Nuclear Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain safety-critical applications for nuclear energy. You will work on challenging problems that directly impact the future of clean power, ensuring performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with hardware and control systems teams, and implement robust QA practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 4+ years of progressive software development experience in regulated, safety-critical environments.
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript/Python and SDLCs (Agile/Waterfall).
• Knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robust software for critical nuclear energy applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure system integration with hardware and external interfaces.
• Enforce rigorous software QA and regulatory compliance.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

SDLCs

Design patterns

Algorithms

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and maintain safety-critical applications for nuclear energy. You will work on challenging problems that directly impact the future of clean power, ensuring performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You’ll lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with hardware and control systems teams, and implement robust QA practices.