CERN
Research and Development
SoftwareEngineer(SY-RF-CS-2026-117-LD)
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“Software Engineer (SY-RF-CS-2026-117-LD) at CERN. Skills: Python development, Software engineering, Automation workflows, Real-time systems. Design Python applications. Develop Python applications”
Industry & Context.
Identifying problems; Defining problems; Assessing problems; Addressing problems
On-call support, Work in Radiation Areas, Work during nights, Work during Sundays, Work during holidays, Interventions in underground installations, Valid driving licence, Exposure to electromagnetic fields, Medical clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree or equivalent experience, Solid Python development skills, Understanding of C++, Knowledge of software engineering processes, Experience delivering production-quality software, Spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), GUI frameworks (PyQt), Exposure to radiofrequency or accelerator systems
What You'll Do.
Design Python applications
Develop Python applications
Maintain Python applications
Understand user needs
Provide operational support
Collaborate with developers
Develop automation workflows
Develop testing workflows
Develop deployment workflows
Participate in deployment
Participate in commissioning
Participate in operational support
Improve software systems
Contribute to documentation
Practice software quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with developers; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with physicists; Work with controls software community
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Knowledge sharing
Process & Methodology
Software lifecycle tools, Software lifecycle procedures
Full Job Description
At [CERN](http://home.cern), the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Introduction: As a Software Engineer, you will develop Python applications that support the simulation, automation and operation of radiofrequency systems across CERN’s accelerators. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, from understanding user needs and designing solutions to testing, deployment and operational support. You will also collaborate with developers working on C++ real-time control software and contribute to tools and interfaces that connect high-level applications with low-level hardware systems. Functions: * Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software applications and tools for the configuration, monitoring, automation, commissioning, and analysis of RF systems across CERN’s accelerator complex. * Collaborate with engineers and physicists to understand operational requirements and deliver reliable, user-focused software solutions integrated with real-time control systems and C++ middleware components. * Develop automation, testing, and deployment workflows using modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, containerised environments, and maintainable software architectures. * Participate in the deployment, commissioning, operational support, and continuous improvement of software systems used during accelerator operation, including on-call support activities. * Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and software quality practices within the team and the wider controls software community. ## Qualifications Master's degree or equ
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