Software Developer

About Us:

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview:

We are seeking to hire a Software Developer to join our Data Systems team at General Fusion. In this role, you will help design, develop, and support a complex, on-premises data pipeline and tooling used to process and analyze large, irregular datasets generated by our experimental fusion machines.

The Data Systems team owns the full lifecycle of these systems and works closely with physicists, diagnosticians, and engineers supporting first-of-a-kind, rapidly evolving technologies. While your primary focus will be on delivering new features and improving core data infrastructure, you may also contribute to troubleshooting backend services, supporting data processing workflows, and investigating data quality issues in collaboration with technical stakeholders.

This is not a traditional software engineering role. We are looking for a versatile developer with strong backend and data analysis experience who enjoys tackling complex problems, learning through experimentation, and working in an ambiguous startup environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Data Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Extend and maintain data processing pipelines, infrastructure, APIs, and data storage interfaces
• Troubleshoot and debug data processing issues in real time to support experimental operations
• Maintaining legacy systems and implementing next-gen solutions
• Develop new features to support scientists and machine operators
• Build data access and interactive visualization tools for a diverse user group
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision making to help drive the evolution of the data system
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years relevant industry experience
• Significant experience with Python and its ecosystem
• Strong data analysis skillset, you can rapidly prototype and communicate ideas with NumPy, pandas, and matplotlib
• Strong Linux background: scripting, filesystems, ecosystem, building your own tools
• Experience with dev ops, containers and virtualization
• Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging issues in large codebases
• Highly proactive, you’re willing to take initiative, advocate for technical approaches, propose and take ownership of solutions, and seek challenges in new technical areas - you see a thing that needs to be improved and make the change
• Experience with software development lifecycle and best practices: writing requirements, test cases, verification, issue tracking and planning, coding standards, version control
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• A background in physics preferred.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary R&D environment preferred.
• Experience with data engineering tools and tech: databases, pipelines, modern analytic frameworks and big data concepts preferred.
• Experience with signal processing, optimization, and/or advanced analytics preferred.

The typical hiring range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution – No Employee Match Needed!
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.