Oklo

Software Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nuclear Energy, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Join Oklo, a fast-moving startup, in pioneering the next generation of nuclear reactors! You'll leverage your software skills alongside nuclear engineers to model, simulate, design, and deploy advanced fission power technology. You will work at the forefront of the nuclear industry, developing novel techniques to reach new levels of safety, efficiency, and resiliency. Come be a part of powering the future with advanced fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy.

Position Description

Oklo is a fast-moving startup where you will be responsible for tackling a wide range of challenges in reactor design and analysis. A nuclear background is not required, but a healthy curiosity and eagerness to learn are essential in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Transform and optimize the storage of reactor data and physics results.
  • Design and configure CI/CD pipelines to perform multiphysics analyses.
  • Build tools for reactor engineers to visualize, compare, and evaluate reactor designs and their physics.
  • Integrate simulation tools into our analyses pipelines.
  • Implement physics kernels to solve unanswered problems, or to improve performance of existing models.
  • Develop high-level reactor optimization schemes and statistical experiments to inform design changes.
  • Identify and improve process-related inefficiencies in reactor design that can be addressed with software.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.
    • 3+ years of work experience.
    • Fluency in Python.
    • Proficiency in Git.
    • Experience with CI/CD.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Rust.
  • Proficiency in Typescript/Javascript (especially Svelte).
  • Experience in growing small software organizations.
  • Experience working with large data collection pipelines.
  • Experience with optimization, statistics, and design of experiments.
  • Knowledge of GitLab CI/CD.
  • Prior work developing and implementing software quality assurance programs and testing, especially in quality-focused industries.
  • Curiosity and passion for nuclear power, closing the nuclear fuel cycle, and sustainable energy generation.

Who You Are

  • Startup Person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
  • Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
  • Team Player: (Details not provided)

Skills

Python
Git
CI/CD
Rust
Typescript
Javascript
Svelte

Oklo

Develops advanced fission power plants

About Oklo

Oklo develops advanced fission power plants that utilize a unique approach to the fission reaction, ensuring safety and enabling the use of nuclear waste as fuel. Their main product, the Aurora reactor, generates up to 15 megawatts of power and can run for over 10 years without refueling, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Oklo distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on recycling nuclear waste and providing energy solutions for a variety of clients, including industrial facilities and remote communities. The company's goal is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy while transforming the nuclear energy sector.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$116.7KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Increased competition from other nuclear technology companies may impact Oklo's market share.
Potential regulatory delays could hinder Oklo's expansion and revenue growth.
Public opposition to nuclear energy could challenge Oklo's projects and partnerships.

Differentiation

Oklo uses nuclear waste as fuel, enhancing sustainability and reducing waste.
The Aurora reactor operates for over 10 years without refueling, offering long-term reliability.
Oklo's reactors are versatile, serving industrial, remote, and potential space applications.

Upsides

Growing demand for clean energy in data centers boosts Oklo's market potential.
Acquisition of Atomic Alchemy expands Oklo's revenue into the radioisotope market.
Partnership with Siemens Energy enhances Oklo's technological capabilities and market reach.

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