Scientific Software Architect, Xcimer
$200-250k
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
Open for applications
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$200-250k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To free humanity from fossil fuels, save the planet from climate change and unlock a new era of progress, prosperity and safety for all.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for our team to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, dedication, passion, and vision to positively impact the future of energy!
- M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience as a software architect
- Experience with software design using generic programming addressing modular flexibility via type independent interfaces, compile time polymorphism, and computational efficiency
- Proficiency with modern C++, such as C++20, and python required
- Experience with finite element method an advantage such as MFEM or deal.II opensource libraries
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum
What the job involves
- As a Scientific Software Architect, you will apply your skills to bring inexhaustible, carbon-free, and commercially viable inertial fusion energy through rigorous scientific investigation and innovative engineer
- You will work with Xcimer on cutting-edge computational modeling tools to support our path towards the commercial fusion
- You will be an integral part of our team working on creation of the state-of-the-art scientific software framework
- Design & Blueprinting: Define high-level multi-physics system architecture and component interfaces with focus on system modularity and performance
- Quality Assurance: Ensure scalability, reproducibility, performance, and maintainability of scientific software in the spirit of continuous scientific software development
- Guidance & Oversight: Provide technical direction, mentor teams, and troubleshoot complex issues
Our take
The need for safe, reliable, and zero-carbon energy is urgent. Fossil fuels cause significant emissions and environmental harm, while renewables like wind and solar are limited by their intermittent nature. This has intensified the search for sustainable solutions, with nuclear fusion standing out.
Xcimer is advancing laser-driven inertial fusion technology to address this energy problem. Leveraging decades of research and advancements in technology, the company hopes to enhance the efficiency and scalability of fusion energy production.
In a nutshell, the company is developing the world's highest-energy laser system, using innovative techniques to scale fusion generation to industrial levels. This approach has the potential to make fusion a viable and economical energy source - having a significant effect on global energy woes.
With a successful round of fundraising in 2024, Xcimer is set to advance its technological and commercialisation efforts. It plans to establish a new facility in Denver for constructing a prototype laser system, and expand its technical team. A $9 million award from the US Department of Energy further highlights the value of bringing the promise of fusion power closer to reality.
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Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 6%
- Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- 10 paid sick leave
- 13 company-paid holidays
- Equity for eligible employees
Company HQ
Central Park, Denver, CO
Leadership
Conner Galloway
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Technical Lead at AliveCor. Also served as a Chief Scientist at IE Energy Partners.
Alexander Valys
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously a Staff Engineer at Meta. Prior to that, they were Director of Engineering at AliveCor and the Vice President of IE Energy Partners.
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