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With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.\n We have an opening for an Optics Inspection Analysis Software Developer, on the Optics Inspection Analysis team at the National Ignition Facility (NIF). In this role you will support our research by contributing to the modernization and maintenance of the Optics Inspection image processing and analysis codebase. Your efforts will establish a modern, maintainable foundation and will enable development of enhanced analysis capabilities and innovation. This position is in the NIF Computing (NIFC) Division within the Computing Directorate, and in support of NIF and Photon Science.\nThis position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. \nThis position will be filled at either the SES.3 or SES.4 level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.\nYou will\nAnalyze existing image processing and analysis code (written primarily in MATLAB, Perl, and Java), document functionality and requirements, and create specifications to guide code reimplementation.\nReimplement/reengineer MATLAB image processing routines in Python using appropriate libraries (OpenCV, scikit-image, etc.) while maintaining accuracy and functionality.\nImplement comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarking to ensure code correctness, robustness, and performance.\nMaintain and enhance the modernized code base according to customer needs and project priorities, and document it (including code, processes, procedures, and system architecture).\nContribute to the development, implementation, and documentation of coding standards, testing frameworks, version control workflows, and CI/CD practices.\nResearch, evaluate and recommend tools, utilities, and libraries to improve development processes and workflows, and enhance software capabilities.\nActively collaborate with team members, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with NIF scientists, stakeholders, and customers to identify and clarify requirements, and validate implementations.\nMentor team members in Python, software development best practices and modern software engineering techniques.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nAdditional Responsibilities at SES.4 Level\nProvide technical direction and leadership in image processing through researching, identifying, developing, and implementing innovative and highly advanced image processing and analysis methods and techniques while collaborating closely and mentor colleagues within and beyond NIF & PS.\nProvide technical leadership and mentoring in Python and software development and engineering to team members and collaborators. Promote and establish modern software development and engineering techniques and best practices both within and beyond NIFC.\nShape the architecture, technical strategies and lead the evolution of the analysis software code base, analysis methods, and software engineering practices by anticipating future needs and proactively researching, identifying, and evaluating appropriate libraries, tools, and techniques, and championing their use.\n Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.\nSignificant software development experience using Python 3 as the primary development language and advanced knowledge of Python’s fundamental concepts, constructs, and idiomatic practices.\nSignificant experience with image processing or signal processing in Python, using image processing libraries such as OpenCV and scikit-image, and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.\nAdvanced knowledge of MATLAB code and programming, including the ability to understand MATLAB code and write descriptions of its functionality. Advanced experience implementing automated testing (unit tests, integration tests) to ensure code quality.\nSignificant experience with code profiling and performance optimization.\nAdvanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAdditional Qualifications at SES.4 Level\nHighly advanced software development experience using Python 3 as the primary development language, with demonstrated ability to architect, implement, and maintain large and complex software systems or applications, coupled with subject matter expert knowledge of Python development and software engineering best practices and technologies.\nExpert level experience establishing technical direction, coding standards, and development workflows for software projects, with demonstrated ability to make strategic technical decisions and evaluate and integrate new technologies and approaches to solve complex problems.\nExpert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to collaborate with, present, explain, and advise management and/or external stakeholders.\nDesired Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.\nPrior experience reengineering and reimplementing a large software project into a new\nlanguage and architecture.\nExperience with one or more of the following: using SQL to interact with Oracle databases, using a modern Git-based software forge such as GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket, developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for project testing and deployment, or creating and deploying containers with Docker.\nPay Range\n$175,530 - $267,060 Annually\n$175,530 - $222,564 Annually for the SES.3 level\n$210,630 - $267,060 Annually for the SES.4 level\nThis is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.\n Position Information\nThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.\nWhy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?\nIncluded in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!\nFlexible Benefits Package\n401(k)\nRelocation Assistance\nEducation Reimbursement Program\nFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)\nOur values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values\nSecurity Clearance\nThis position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.\nPre-Employment Drug Test\nExternal applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.\nWireless and Medical Devices\nPer the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.\nIf you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.\nHow to identify fake job advertisements\nPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.\nTo learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.\nReasonable Accommodation\nOur goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. 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