Senior Software Engineer Seattle, WA
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, creating a fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. We deliver safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development.
Our Strategic Advantage: Nuclear OS will be built by the team that will use it, ensuring the system addresses real-world challenges in nuclear deployment.
About the role
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop Nuclear OS, a digital platform to digitize, automate, and streamline the development and deployment of fleet-scale nuclear power plants. You'll work with nuclear engineers, construction teams, and procurement specialists to build software that solves real-world challenges.
Responsibilities
Core Development
- Design and implement key components of Nuclear OS, including data integration, AI/ML systems, and workflow automation.
- Build secure, scalable systems that consolidate data onto a single platform.
- Develop advanced analytics and AI capabilities for real-time visibility and control.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with nuclear engineers, construction workers, and planning teams to understand workflows and pain points.
- Collaborate with field teams to address real construction challenges.
- Partner with regulatory compliance teams to build automated workflow systems.
Technical Excellence
- Implement foundational architecture combining Palantir's data integration capabilities with nuclear-specific functionality.
- Ensure end-to-end system integration for improvements across the platform.
- Build systems that are traceable, auditable, and compliant with nuclear industry standards.
Innovation & Problem-Solving
- Develop solutions for transmitting lessons learned from field installation back to design authorities and sub-vendors.
- Create data-centric requirement environments for external parties while maintaining security and compliance.
- Build segregated collaboration workspaces for partners with export control compliance.
Experience
Technical Skills
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in cloud-native architectures, data integration, AI/ML frameworks, API design, and DevSecOps practices.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and experience with database technologies and containerization.
Industry Experience
- Experience building enterprise software for complex, regulated industries.
- Understanding of project management workflows, construction processes, and quality assurance systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms.
Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $126,000 - $182,000 annually.
EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace.