Full Stack Software Engineer

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Scientific Networking Division has an immediate opening for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join ESnet's Measurement and Analysis team. Remote work is an option. The Measurement and Analysis Team is a group of engineers that provides innovative network measurement and analysis services to ensure the effective movement of scientific data between DOE and partner facilities worldwide.

In this role, developers create and operate robust, mission-critical solutions that collect, process, store, and present network measurements and event data using open-source and cloud-native technologies.

These solutions inform the design and operation of the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) and, more broadly, serve the needs of the Department of Energy.

• Design, build, and operate network measurement and analysis applications.
• Work with all stakeholders through the full product lifecycle to continually improve services.
• Participate in project teams to develop and deliver solutions on time and within project budgets.
• Independently write software based on user stories, specifications, and designs.
• Lead engineering and operations efforts for supported services and software.
• Contribute to a positive growth-oriented culture by mentoring junior staff and peers on relevant topics.
• Work on and resolve complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

• Work on and resolve significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated software development experience on Linux/Unix platforms involving:
• design of systems, interfaces, and data models
• scalable distributed systems and/or web applications
• Demonstrated technical and/or nontechnical leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas:
• architecting software solutions
• developing multi-tenant services
• staff supervision and mentoring
• participation in multi-institutional collaborations
• product and/or project management
• Application of AI and ML technologies for pattern detection, summarization, and forecasting
• Experience with the following technologies:
  Postgres, Clickhouse, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Grafana, Kafka

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing network telemetry/observability systems
• Proven expertise in any of the following areas: architecting software solutions; developing multi-tenant services; staff supervision and mentoring; participation in multi-institutional collaborations; product and/or project management;
  Application of AI and ML technologies for pattern detection, summarization, and forecasting

• We are committed to a total rewards package including exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans.
• Opportunities to grow in your career, including Tuition Assistance Program.
• A culture where you’ll belong; we are invested in our teams.
• Vacation and sick time, plus a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers).

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by February 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time, 2-year term appointment with…