Software Engineer 2 - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Columbia, SC
About the Job
Overview
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.
Do you want a career that truly makes a difference working on something that you can be proud of? Do you enjoy working with emerging technology and proving the art of the possible? Do you take a human centered approach to solve real world problems while improving the experience of users? If you answered yes, come to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and discover how your efforts can impact mission areas important to the United States and your community. As a member of Research Computing you will be given opportunities to shape your career as you contribute to nationally significant projects like modern artificial intelligence, environmental remediation, carbon neutral energy solutions, secure grid operations, national security, operational applications, and climate science support.
We are looking for a Software Engineer who can rapidly prototype well-engineered solutions that prove the art of the possible in emerging technology areas. We need someone who has a questioning attitude that is willing to try new things and push innovation across our products and capabilities for our research scientists and government sponsor missions. You will be given autonomy to build your own opportunities within the Lab and helping leadership to develop a team of technical specialists that can accelerate innovation at the lab.
Your division: Research Computing
Research Computing advances scientific discovery by providing computational tools and expertise to accelerate and demonstrate research outcomes. We support science by providing computational building blocks (e.g., HPC, Machine Learning environments, Data Management Tools etc.). In addition, we provide services, expertise, and support to researchers to optimize their use of our capabilities (e.g., Human Centered Design, UX, Software Engineering, HPC Consulting, Cloud Deployment, etc.). Lastly fostering a culture of computing through interdisciplinary collaboration, community building, and access to computational resources.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
+ Have the curiosity to research and learn new technologies
+ Build high-quality MVPs from UX design to API development
+ Work directly with internal customers to translate ambiguous requests into structured technical plans
+ Lead projects from conception through deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technological solutions for end users
+ Make foundational technical choices for your applications
+ Work autonomously and take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
+ Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering their growth and encouraging a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
+ BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
+ MS/MA -OR-
+ PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
+ 1 year of experience with full stack development (databases, APIs, infrastructure-as-code) in Python, TypeScript, etc.
+ Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern front-end frameworks.
+ Experience with code reviews, CI/CD, unit testing, etc.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
Requires U.S. citizen or, if a non-U.S. citizen, must have resided in the U.S. for the past (3) consecutive years.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)
Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $102,200.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $153,300.00/Yr.
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.
Do you want a career that truly makes a difference working on something that you can be proud of? Do you enjoy working with emerging technology and proving the art of the possible? Do you take a human centered approach to solve real world problems while improving the experience of users? If you answered yes, come to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and discover how your efforts can impact mission areas important to the United States and your community. As a member of Research Computing you will be given opportunities to shape your career as you contribute to nationally significant projects like modern artificial intelligence, environmental remediation, carbon neutral energy solutions, secure grid operations, national security, operational applications, and climate science support.
We are looking for a Software Engineer who can rapidly prototype well-engineered solutions that prove the art of the possible in emerging technology areas. We need someone who has a questioning attitude that is willing to try new things and push innovation across our products and capabilities for our research scientists and government sponsor missions. You will be given autonomy to build your own opportunities within the Lab and helping leadership to develop a team of technical specialists that can accelerate innovation at the lab.
Your division: Research Computing
Research Computing advances scientific discovery by providing computational tools and expertise to accelerate and demonstrate research outcomes. We support science by providing computational building blocks (e.g., HPC, Machine Learning environments, Data Management Tools etc.). In addition, we provide services, expertise, and support to researchers to optimize their use of our capabilities (e.g., Human Centered Design, UX, Software Engineering, HPC Consulting, Cloud Deployment, etc.). Lastly fostering a culture of computing through interdisciplinary collaboration, community building, and access to computational resources.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
+ Have the curiosity to research and learn new technologies
+ Build high-quality MVPs from UX design to API development
+ Work directly with internal customers to translate ambiguous requests into structured technical plans
+ Lead projects from conception through deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technological solutions for end users
+ Make foundational technical choices for your applications
+ Work autonomously and take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
+ Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering their growth and encouraging a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
+ BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
+ MS/MA -OR-
+ PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
+ 1 year of experience with full stack development (databases, APIs, infrastructure-as-code) in Python, TypeScript, etc.
+ Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern front-end frameworks.
+ Experience with code reviews, CI/CD, unit testing, etc.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Additional Information
Requires U.S. citizen or, if a non-U.S. citizen, must have resided in the U.S. for the past (3) consecutive years.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
Once eligibility requirements are met.
Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (https://careers.pnnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)
Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $102,200.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $153,300.00/Yr.
Source : Pacific Northwest National Laboratory