The Nuclear Company · 4 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expThe Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, creating a fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop Nuclear OS, a digital platform that automates and streamlines the development and deployment of nuclear power plants, collaborating with various teams to solve real-world challenges.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear
Responsibilities
Design and implement key components of Nuclear OS, including data integration, AI/ML systems, and workflow automation
Build secure, scalable systems that consolidate formerly siloed data (engineering plans, project schedules, supply chain information, quality records, sensor feeds) onto a single platform
Develop advanced analytics and AI capabilities that enable unprecedented real-time visibility and proactive control over complex nuclear projects
Work closely with nuclear engineers, construction workers, quality foremen, and planning teams to understand their workflows and pain points
Collaborate with field teams to ensure Nuclear OS addresses real construction challenges, not theoretical problems
Partner with regulatory compliance teams to build automated workflow systems
Implement foundational architecture that combines Palantir's powerful data integration and modeling capabilities with nuclear-specific functionality
Ensure end-to-end system integration where improvements in one area immediately benefit all other areas through a common platform
Build systems that are traceable, auditable, and compliant with nuclear industry standards
Develop solutions for transmitting lessons learned from field installation back to nuclear reactor design authorities and sub-vendors
Create data-centric requirement environments to interface with external parties while maintaining security and compliance
Build segregated collaboration workspaces for partners with appropriate export control compliance
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in data integration and ETL pipelines
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in AI/ML frameworks and model deployment
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in API design and microservices architecture
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.)
Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience building enterprise software for complex, regulated industries
Understanding of project management workflows and construction processes
Familiarity with quality assurance and compliance systems
Experience with secure software development practices
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work in cross-functional teams
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
Ability to work effectively with non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
Familiarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platforms
Knowledge of construction management or industrial project execution
Experience with regulatory compliance systems
Security clearance eligibility
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Annual company retreats
Company
The Nuclear Company
The Nuclear Company enables the deployment of nuclear power plants at fleet-scale by integrating government and industry partners.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46.3MKey Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M
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