Posting Title

Visualization Software Engineer

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

40

Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

The Data, Analysis, and Visualization group, located within NREL’s Computational Sciences Center, is seeking a full-time software engineer with experience in visualization research and UI/UX. The software engineer should be dynamic, motivated, and have a strong interest in advancing the renewable energy mission of NREL by supporting world class research, innovation, and leadership in computational science.

In this position you will design, develop, and rigorously test software applications and components, utilizing best practices and cutting-edge technologies to pave the way for innovative, collaborative, and hybrid computing solutions supporting NREL’s mission critical research projects.

Candidates with prior experience in modern web development and cloud-native architectures, with a strong foundation in building scalable, resilient, and user-centric web applications will find great opportunity to apply their skills in this position. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in visualization and computational research, in the form of publications and released software.

Candidates should have a strong technical background, good work ethic, experience in leadership and mentorship, and be comfortable learning and applying new technologies, as the role will include self-starting and performing technical tasks independently. The role also requires collaboration and effective communication with peers, mentors, and team members. The successful candidate will not shy away from tackling challenges, but rather, demonstrate eagerness to engineer creative solutions. In this vein, the candidate should have a high degree of curiosity, excitement to work as a team, and ability to adapt to needs of differing projects and challenges by gaining and utilizing new skills in support of research goals.

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive IS expertise in specific field and has full knowledge of related disciplines. Evaluates new hardware, software, systems tools and applications and makes procurement recommendations. Excellent leadership and project management skills. Skilled in analytical techniques, practices and problem solving. Extensive programming and architecture abilities with various computer software programs and information systems.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and guidelines.

Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and testing software applications and components using best practices and modern technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge at least one major programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C/C++.
Experience writing automated tests for IaC, APIs, client
Familiarity with basic AWS services, such as S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, SQS, CloudFront, CodeBuild.
Familiarity with at least one modern web framework, such as React, Vue, Angular, Svelte.
Understanding of modern build tools, e.g. webpack.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging software issues, employing analytical skills to identify root causes swiftly and implement effective solutions, ensuring seamless functionality and performance.
Experience with automated testing approaches for infrastructure as code (IaC), APIs, and client applications, enhancing efficiency and reliability across the software development lifecycle.
Ability to communicate complex technical documentation of software architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications with precision and clarity, providing valuable insights for team collaboration and future reference.
Effective communication skills to participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency across the team.
Openness to alternative methods and willingness to adjust plans as circumstances evolve.
Works effectively with others toward a common goal, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.
Receptive to diverse ideas, beliefs, and cultures, acknowledging and appreciating the richness that different perspectives bring to the table.

Demonstrated experience in a research lab environment

Technical publication experience
Experience in writing proposals
Ability to context shift and be able to support multiple projects at once
Experience supporting jr-level researchers and developers

Preferred Qualifications

First-author publication(s)
Open-source software release(s)

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: IT Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Based on eligibility rules

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

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