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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to develop and support the MDSplus data acquisition system and assist PSFC researchers in their scientific collaborations. MIT is one of the primary authors of the MDSplus data system which is a de facto standard for data organization, data acquisition, and remote data access in the world wide magnetic fusion energy community. Scientists from the PSFC participate in experiments both domestically and internationally. This position involves both working on the core open-source software, supporting MDSplus customers locally and remotely, and helping PSFC scientists with their research.

The position offers an opportunity to work on one of the most challenging and important problems facing humanity.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; at least five years’ relevant experience; strong programming skills, both compiled and interpreted; knowledge of programming languages, debuggers, git, automated builds, and testing; excellent communication skills; and a desire to learn new things and innovate. Must have demonstrated experience in some of the following: computer security/network security, a variety of programming languages and tools, real-time systems, and Linux system management. PREFERRED: master’s degree and strong shell scripting skills. Job #22378