Software Engineer in Physics Simulation (IT-CE-PSE)

A paid software engineering position in the Physics Software Engineering section of CERN's Computing for Experiments group, focused on performance engineering for Monte Carlo event generation (Madgraph) and adapting simulation software to high-performance and heterogeneous computing architectures. The role involves profiling and accelerating simulation code, implementing parallelisation strategies and working with GPUs and modern CPU architectures, in the context of the NextGen project for HL-LHC. The position includes supervising students, collaborating with theorists and experimentalists, and offers on-the-job and formal training.

Monthly net stipend (6372 or 7004 CHF), 30 days paid leave plus annual closure, health insurance for self/spouse/children, CERN Pension Fund membership, family/child allowances, relocation package, training and language classes.

By the application deadline, applicants must hold a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. Applicants must never have had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Apply online via the CERN job application portal (SmartRecruiters). Required documents include CV, copy of most relevant diploma or certificate of achievement, and any other relevant documents.