CESM Software Engineer I

Position Type:

Visa Sponsored Job:

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Hiring Range:

*Final salary and rates are based on education experience and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 12:00am MST on:

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until 11:59 pm MDT on Monday September 7 2026.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume
• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills and Abilities sections of this job posting).

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance may be available to final candidate if eligible.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Software Engineering & Optimization:

• Participates in the enhancement of the CESM modeling ecosystem targeting performance improvements memory reductions hardware portability (GPUs) and other key project needs.

• Collaborates with team members & project stakeholders on proposed changes & processes for integration into the model.

Code & Capability Analysis:

• Review and analyze existing modeling software capabilities to assess its structure quality and maintainability.

• Document findings proposed changes and technical decisions to support knowledge sharing across a wide team of scientists and engineers.

Exploratory Development:

• Explore & evaluate benchmarks in newer languages and paradigms

• Stay current with emerging tools languages & techniques relevant to software modernization.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required):

Bachelors degree in computer-related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (e.g. Associates degree and four years experience).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Proven ability to identify performance bottlenecks inefficiencies and other technical limitations through profiling testing and code analysis.

• Ability to recommend and implement modernization strategies including refactoring legacy code updating outdated libraries or frameworks and applying current development standards and best practices.

• Demonstrated skill applying the software development process including participation in software requirements analysis and design of software components.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team on interesting & challenging software projects.

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills to accurately assess and convey complexities.

• Experience with at least one compiled language (Fortran C C etc)

Desired but not required:

• Familiarity with parallel programming (MPI OpenMP OpenACC JAX etc)

• Some knowledge of numerical methods data structures and algorithms

Hiring Salary Range $66707 - $83383

*Final salary and rates are based on education experience skills relevant to the role.*

For full consideration all application materials must be submitted by 12am (MST) at the start of the application deadline. These should highlight how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position. We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role we encourage you to apply.

Supplemental questionnaires are often requested in lieu of a cover letter where you address critical skills needed for the position. Your answers will be read and weighed equally to your resume and should provide specific detailed and informative responses based on your direct and previous work experiences.

Background checks and/or federal screenings are conducted for candidates selected for hire.

UCAR offers a comprehensive benefits package: health insurance dental retirement plan leave plans tuition assistance and employee assistance programs:

• Medical Dental Vision and Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous retirement plan - UCAR contributes of 10% of base salary
• Time Off Plans
  • Minimum 20 days of annual PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • FAMLI Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race age sex gender identity disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions.

For sponsored positions: UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing.

While UCAR does not prohibit the use of AI tools in job applications we strongly recommend that applicants submit primarily original work.

All roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site approximately 3 days per week.