Data Storage R&D Engineer (IT-SD-TAB-2026-130-GRAP) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Join CERN's Storage and Data Management group, to develop data storage systems for physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
The Storage and Data Management Group is responsible for enabling data access for the laboratory, in particular the long-term archival, preservation and distribution of LHC data to a worldwide scientific community.
CERN, take part!
- Join CERN's Storage and Data Management group, to develop data storage systems for physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
- The Storage and Data Management Group is responsible for enabling data access for the laboratory, in particular the long-term archival, preservation and distribution of LHC data to a worldwide scientific community.
- Your responsibilities Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyse metadata and logs to optimise physical data placement on storage media.
- You have good technical and analytical skills, with a background in algorithms and optimisation.
- You have knowledge of statistics, data modelling and data visualisation, as well as experience in software development with C++.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyse metadata and logs to optimise physical data placement on storage media.
- Research appropriate mathematical models and propose optimisations to CTA's scheduling algorithms within specified cost constraints.
- Develop and maintain software in C++/Linux.
- Participate in operations, troubleshooting and support as part of a team.
- More information here .
Key requirements
- You have good technical and analytical skills, with a background in algorithms and optimisation.
- You have knowledge of statistics, data modelling and data visualisation, as well as experience in software development with C++.
- Experience with storage technologies or data management is a bonus.
- Prior experience with tape storage systems and robotic libraries is not expected. Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mathematical modelling and optimisation are require.
- Experience in software development with C++ and Python is required.
- Experience with Linux operating system and command-line tools (e.g. bash shell, grep with regular expressions) is required.
- Knowledge of databases (SQL) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. git) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
- Experience with containers (e.g.
- Kubernetes) is an advantage (training will be provided if necessary).
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g.
Company and context
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: IT-SD-TAB-2026-130-GRAP Field of work: Software Engineering and IT Benchmark job: 200020 Computing Engineer Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
Additional details
- Your job will include R&D, software development and operations tasks. Your responsibilities Your responsibilities will include:
- Prior experience with tape storage systems and robotic libraries is not expected.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Hybrid Target start date: 01-November-2026 This position involves:
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: IT-SD-TAB-2026-130-GRAP Field of work: Software Engineering and IT Benchmark job: 200020 Computing Engineer
Notes and original content
- Your job will include R&D, software development and operations tasks.
- Your responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Hybrid
- Target start date: 01-November-2026
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
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