Scientific Software Developer/Data Systems

Position Overview

Job Purpose

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, implement, modify, and maintain algorithms and pipelines to analyze scientific data generated by LCLS.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain data analysis workflows and optimize them for their use in day-to-day facility operations.
• Interface with external collaborators and users and provide technical support to facilitate their use of LCLS software and hardware resources.
• Support the development of new machine learning data analysis approaches with explicit focus on usability by beamline scientists and scientific users.
• Support users of the scientific instruments in running self-developed data analysis software within the LCLS software framework, consulting with external software developers and designing integrated solutions.
• Debug and document computer application programs to meet users' needs.
• Observe, analyze and optimize software resource usage patterns, including training current and future users.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow to various audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance with all applicable university policies and procedures.

Additional Opportunities

• Participate in and contribute to general group research activities.
• Represent your research results at seminars, scientific conferences, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, science, or related field and five years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle and quality control practices.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Expertise in developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Operational experience with scientific AI-based algorithms and frameworks, including LLMs.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Demonstrated experience leading activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.