Full-Stack Scientific Application Developer

• Develop software tools and workflows using modern algorithms, best practices, and software engineering principles.
• Design and implement user-friendly scientific interfaces using maintainable frameworks informed by UX research and design outputs.
• Leverage AI/ML tools to enhance both development processes and scientific applications.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, user experience practitioners, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Create tests, documentation, and deployment processes; optimize, debug, and maintain production software.
• Use modern development, DevOps, release management, and collaboration tools and practices.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems, exercising sound judgment in selecting appropriate methods and solutions.
• Engage with internal and external experts to share knowledge and advance project goals.

In addition to the above, Level 3 responsibilities include:

• Lead software teams in defining requirements, features, and development processes.
• Architect and implement scalable, cross-project software solutions that improve usability, data integrity, and access.
• Drive the design and development of major software systems, setting technical direction and promoting best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI/ML and agentic computing technologies to address advanced scientific challenges.
• Champion software engineering standards for testing, documentation, deployment, and operations.
• Mentor developers and build strategic collaborations with internal, external, and scientific computing communities.
• Communicate technical work and project outcomes to diverse audiences within and beyond the organization.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with command-line and system administration tools in UNIX-based operating systems like Linux or MacOS.
• Proficiency in Python and Typescript/Javascript.
• Proficiency in one or more additional domain specific programming languages such as C/C++, Java, MATLAB, R, bash, etc.
• Experience developing full-stack software solutions, including front-end interfaces and back-end services, using modern frameworks and development tools.
• Experience using Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and deployment practices to build, test, and maintain software applications.
• Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks, including tools for workflow automation or agentic workflows, to support software development, documentation, testing, and deployment.
• Experience collaborating with UX researchers, designers, engineers, or other cross-functional partners to develop user-informed software solutions.
• Experience working directly with non-software subject matter experts to understand user needs, gather requirements, or translate domain needs into software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear technical documentation, such as developer guides, user documentation, API documentation, or workflow instructions for technical and scientific users.
• Excellent English written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working in a diverse team environment.

Desired Qualifications, at level 2:

• Familiarity with command-line and system administration tools Windows environments.
• Domain expertise in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience leading UI development as part of a UX-informed software development lifecycle.
• Experience developing, testing, and deploying front-end UI frameworks such as ReactJS.
• Understanding of HPC and large-scale systems.
• Familiarity with orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), OS systems and tools, parallel programming, databases, data management, resource management., * Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading software development efforts across the full lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, testing, release, and production deployment.
• Demonstrated expertise designing and developing full-stack applications, including front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and integrations using modern software frameworks and tools.
• Experience and expertise with modern data storage and data management approaches
• Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining modern data storage and data management solutions, such as relational or non-relational databases, data models, metadata systems, data catalogs or lakehouses, APIs, or data access workflows.
• Experience and expertise with multiple AI tools and frameworks, including those for agentic workflows, to develop, document, test, and deploy software.
• Experience mentoring developers and coordinating technical work across projects, including working with cross-functional partners such as scientists, UX practitioners, software engineers, data professionals, and project stakeholders to align requirements, priorities, standards, and delivery plans.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, advise stakeholders on complex technical issues, influence decisions, and help drive successful delivery of project or team objectives.

Desired Qualifications, at Level 3:

• Experience with software project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with system administration.
• Deep expertise with front-end UI frameworks and UI development and deployment best practices with strong ability to communicate pros and cons of different solutions depending on project requirements.
• Significant experience managing production deployment of front-end and back-end applications using modern production practices.
• Experience identifying and securing new collaborative opportunities and resources in a cross functional environment.

• Appointment type: This is a full-time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary range:

• Level 2: The expected salary for this position is $131,760 - $161,064, which fits into the full salary of $117,132 - $197,676 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
• Level 3: The expected salary for this position is $156,864 - $191,724, which fits into the full salary of $139,440 - $235,308 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.

• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework. The primary location for this role is Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work must be performed within the United States.
• Multi-level Posting: This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.