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.

At Level 3,You will:

• 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.

In Addition to Above, at Level 4, you will:

• 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.

At Level 3, we are looking for:

• 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:

• code contributions in Python and/or JavaScript

• 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:

  • Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes

  • React, Swagger, d3.js

  • Postgres, Clickhouse, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Grafana, Kafka

    • Go, Java, C/C++, Bash / Bourne shell

In Addition to Above, at Level 4, we are looking for: 

• 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’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Why join Berkeley Lab?

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans

• Opportunities to grow in your career - check out our Tuition Assistance Program 

• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams! 

• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.

• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)

• Pet insurance 

Additional information:

• 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 years, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.

• Salary range: 

  • Level 3: The expected salary for this position is $156,864 - $191,724, which fits into the full salary of $139,440 - $235,308 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.

  • Level 4: The expected salary for this position is $178,644 - $218,364, which fits into the full salary of $158,808 - $267,996 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.

• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• Work modality: Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, full-time telework. The primary location(s) for this role are in our Berkeley CA, Champaign, Il, Bloomington, IN offices. Work must be performed within the United States. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).

Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.