New

On Call / Seasonal Software Developer

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Illinois, Batavia
PO Box 500 (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026
The expected hiring range for this position is: $15.00-$20.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (known as Fermilab) seeks highly qualified candidate for an On Call Seasonal Software Developer position in the Data Intensive Systems Division of the Technology Directorate. Under the direction of a research supervisor performs algorithmdevelopment and verification in the problem spaces of machine learning (ML), artificialintelligence (AI), data science, and big data. What your day-to-day as an On Call Seasonal Software Developer at Fermilab will look like: Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain applications, systems, and/orlibraries. Participate in design discussions and authors design notes. Contribute to design efforts, regularly gathers requirements and information from usersfor specific projects, and obtains feedback. Develop and implement specifications for small projects. Communicate and coordinate with personnel from other departments on a project,including non-computing disciplines. Communicate effectively with management, peers, and stakeholders in written and oralform. Perform operational and/or maintenance activities for one or more specific projects, asassigned. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with allenvironmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position. Skills and Attributes for Success: Bachelor's or master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related computing or physics field and up to 2 years of relevant experience, equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. Experience with Python or a similar programming language for analyzing and interpreting data. Work Arrangement: Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office. Benefits/Perks: Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off Life insurance Short and Long-term disability insurance Retirement benefits Onsite day care Why Fermilab: Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole. Pre-Employment Screening: Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. HSPD-12 In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment. Foreign Government Sponsored Activities Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel. REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. Equal Opportunity Statement Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.