At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter, the fundamental particles. The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.
Computing Engineer Job Description
As a Software Engineer in the SMM Group, you will follow-up all the development phases of the software to monitor and control Beam Intercepting Devices (BIDs) in the CERN accelerators, or data acquisition software for specific instrumentation or physics detectors.
In particular, you will:
- Discuss with engineers and physicists in charge of the operation of the equipment to define functional specifications (users requirements) and translate them into detailed technical specifications (software requirements) and appropriate software solutions;
- Develop and maintain custom web sites, web applications and related databases;
- Develop high performance back-end software for data handling and parsing;
- Design and implement new control and monitoring software based on the requirements of new projects or take the technical responsibilities of existing projects to be maintained, upgraded and documented;
- Participate in the commissioning and operation of the systems in the CERN accelerators as part for the SMM Group stand-by service.
Note on Employment ConditionsWe offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Computing Engineer Job Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD, or equivalent relevant experience in the fields of computing, computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
The experience required for this post is:- Demonstrated experience in the development of software projects based on modern web technologies;
- Professional experience with relational databases including a strong knowledge of SQL;
- Proven experience in design and implementation of back-end, supervision, data handling, control and/or acquisition software in C++;
- Experience working with Linux operating systems;
- Demonstrated experience in requirements definition, software documentation and software projects management.
The following are considered assets but are not mandatory:- Experience with industrial control or software development for hardware control;
- Experience in Java development.
The technical competencies required for this post are:- Development and configuration of online software for data acquisition;
- Programming/software development in C++ under Linux;
- Database/repository design: database design, use and maintenance (SQL, Oracle);
- Programming/software development: web technologies for front end (HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Jquery, AngularJS) and back-end (PHP, Java Servlets, Node.js, Websockets);
- Network control and operation: knowledge of network and communication protocols.
The behavioural competencies required for this post are:- Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point;
- Solving problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them;
- Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
The language competencies required are:- Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts;
- Ability to draw-up technical specifications and scientific reports and to make oral presentations in one of the two languages.
These functions require:- Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
- Work in radiation areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Computing Engineer Application Information
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Computing Engineer Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Software Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Programming
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| Education Level: |
Postgraduate (Masters)
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| Experience: |
0 - 2 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
, , Switzerland |
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