Data Visualization Software Engineer

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a software engineering professional to build data-visualization and user-interface capabilities for ASD Scorpius. The work connects data-recall systems, databases, and accelerator controls, and supports development through integration and commissioning on-site in Livermore, CA.

Role Overview

This software engineering position supports the development of innovative applications for ASD Scorpius, a next-generation linear induction accelerator designed to produce multiple, precisely timed, high-energy X-ray images during subcritical experiments. The role focuses on creating intuitive visualization and interface workflows that help users access complex engineering and experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications and graphical user interfaces for visualization, retrieval, and presentation of engineering and experimental data.
• Implement well-defined software features that interface with data sources, databases, application programming interfaces (APIs), and controls-related software.
• Apply fundamental software engineering concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures using standard development methodologies to solve assigned problems.
• Develop software components using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and development tools aligned with project requirements and coding practices.
• Implement data-processing and data-recall functionality to enable efficient access to engineering and experimental information.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to validate functionality, identify defects, and support reliable operation.
• Participate in software design discussions, code reviews, configuration management, documentation, and other established software-development lifecycle activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, software developers, and project personnel to understand requirements, communicate technical progress, and integrate software components into larger engineering systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related science, engineering, or technical field, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.
• Fundamental knowledge of software engineering and computer science concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures, including object-oriented programming, data structures, software design, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience applying one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Kotlin, C/C++, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of developing software applications that interact with databases, structured data, APIs, or other software services.
• Knowledge of graphical user interface, web application, or data-visualization development concepts and techniques.
• Experience using standard software-development tools and practices such as version control, testing, debugging, and collaborative workflows.
• Experience applying technical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to well-defined software-development problems.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively and present technical information.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces or interactive web applications using technologies such as React, JavaScript/TypeScript, or comparable frameworks.
• Experience working with SQL databases, REST APIs, data-processing pipelines, or scientific/engineering data.
• Experience with Linux development environments, Git-based workflows, automated testing, CI/CD, containers, or related modern software-development tools.

Technologies

• Python
• Java
• Kotlin
• C/C++
• C#
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• React
• SQL
• REST APIs
• Linux
• Git
• CI/CD
• containers

Compensation and Location

Location: Livermore, CA (onsite).
Salary: USD 121,830 - 154,500 per yearly.

This role requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)

Additional Information

• #LI-Onsite
• Career Indefinite position
• Open to Lab employees and external candidates

Security and Screening Requirements

• This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.
• If selected, a Federal background investigation will be initiated to determine eligibility for access to classified information or matter.
• All L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• External applicant(s) selected must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to federal contractors.

Limited Area Mobile Device and Medical Device Restrictions

• The lab must meet restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas, as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Depending on job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession, including cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth or wireless enabled devices.
• If you use a medical device that pairs with a mobile device, you must follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.
• Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval.
• Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space, and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation

• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, submit a request using the online form.

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