Hiring: Staff Software Engineer Company: The Nuclear Company Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:22:59 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Git, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript About the job Experience: •7+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered projects. •Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python. •Demonstrated experience with full software development life cycles (SDLCs), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies. •In-depth knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. •Expertise in designing and implementing complex software architectures. Required Skills: •Software Design & Development: Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions for critical nuclear energy applications. This includes architecting new features, writing clean and efficient code, and participating in code reviews. •Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, mentoring them in best practices for software development, quality, and adherence to industry standards. •System Integration: Work closely with hardware engineers, control systems engineers, and other software teams to ensure seamless integration of software components with physical systems and external interfaces. •Quality & Compliance: Implement and advocate for rigorous software quality assurance practices, including comprehensive testing, debugging, and documentation, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry regulations and internal quality standards. •Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve complex performance issues, ensuring our software operates efficiently and reliably under demanding conditions. •Problem Solving: Tackle challenging technical problems, proposing innovative solutions and driving their implementation from concept to deployment. •Documentation: Create and maintain thorough technical documentation, including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and testing protocols. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Compensation: •$150,000 - $173,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!