Software Engineer

ESRF - European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Grenoble, France

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

CONTEXT & JOB DESCRIPTION

The ESRF's ambitious upgrade programme ESRF-EBS has replaced the old X-ray source with a new, first-of-its-kind storage ring, which is enabling ground-breaking science. the Accelerator Control System is distributed over several hundreds of computer hosts and embedded systems.

As part of a team of 9 engineers and technicians, you will participate in the development, the maintenance and the support of this Accelerator Control System, with the following missions:

Design, develop, maintain and support software for the accelerator control system;
Participate in the software development for interfacing various equipment to the control system;
Participate to the development of the Tango-controls collaboration project;
Work with the physicists and equipment engineers to define and develop various feedback algorithms and control sequences;
Participate in the on-call service duty and/or shift work up to 15% of working time.

EXPECTED PROFILE

Higher university degree (Master or equivalent diploma offering 300 ECTS) in Computer Science, Engineering, Science or equivalent;
Strong skills in object-oriented software development in Python and C++ desired;
Strong skills in software development methods and continuous integration desired (Git, DevOps);
Knowledge in Java will be considered as an advantage;
Good knowledge of working in a Linux environment;
Good interpersonal skills are essential to integrate into a multidisciplinary and international research team;
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF), knowledge of French will be appreciated.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries;
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges;
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022;
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life;
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble.