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RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Brookhaven National Laboratory
United States, New York, Upton
20 Brookhaven Ave (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
Apply Now RESEARCH SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job ID JR101324 Date posted 04/01/2025 The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking exceptional candidates for The Data Science and Systems Integration (DSSI) Program. This role resides in the Data Acquisition and Detectors (DAD) group, within DSSI, working to develop high-level data acquisition tools. This ranges from integrating scientific detectors with the control system to integration with the NSLS-II data management systems. This role will support both operations of current NSLS-II beamlines and the development of the next generation of beamlines from the earliest stages of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Work collaboratively on data-oriented software projects to develop new capabilities at NSLS- II. Develop and deploy software and share responsibility for its performance in operations. Provide support to other scientific staff and facility users, through both teaching and troubleshooting. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's +8 years, Master's +6 years, or Doctorate +2 years post-PhD, in Physical Sciences, Applied Mathematics or related field. Ability to employ sound software engineering methodologies. Demonstrated record in collaborative software development. Demonstrated experience in programming with Python. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and technical staff. Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's and 12+ years, or Master's and 9+ years, or Doctorate and 6+ years post-PhD Current knowledge in high-volume scientific data collection, data management, and data analysis concepts, and/or experience as an experimental scientist. Experience managing distributed software systems. Experience with detector development and control. Data acquisition and management experience at a synchrotron light source, neutron source, particle accelerator, or other major scientific user facility. Experience contributing to community-led open-source software projects. Experience with event-driven systems. OTHER INFORMATION: The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level contingent upon their depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. This is an on-site position eligible for consideration of flexible work arrangement (hybrid telework) at the discretion of the manager/dept chair. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $101,200.00 - $184,000.00 yearly. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed. Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance the employment of minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor Apply Now