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The Nuclear Company

Staff Software Engineer

The Nuclear Company · Washington, DC

Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $203,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
high
80 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
Hiring momentum
111 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Nuclear Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Nuclear Company.

About this role

As a Staff Software Engineer at The Nuclear Company, you will lead the design and development of software solutions for nuclear energy applications, ensuring high quality and compliance with industry standards. You will provide technical leadership to junior engineers, collaborate with hardware teams, and tackle complex performance issues while documenting your work thoroughly. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in software development
  • Experience developing software for highly regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical industries
  • Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python
  • Demonstrated experience with full software development life cycles (SDLCs), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Nice to have

  • Experience building offline-capable, air-gapped, or otherwise disconnected applications
  • Hands-on experience integrating third-party physical security systems
  • Experience applying AI features & ML models into production workflows
  • Exposure to nuclear, critical infrastructure, defense, or physical security domains

What you get

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Worth weighing

  • Direct nuclear industry experience is highly preferred but not mandatory
  • The role involves working in a highly regulated environment, which may add complexity to software development
  • No specific technologies or frameworks mentioned, which may indicate a need for flexibility in tech stack

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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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