A central aspect of this role is the ownership and modernisation of a set of software classes that support accelerator operations. You will take responsibility for migrating these classes from the existing FGCDv1 and FESA architectures to the next-generation FGCDv2 framework. This work offers a unique opportunity to combine hands-on software development with framework evolution: as you migrate and modernise your assigned components, you will contribute directly to the refinement and completion of the FGCDv2 framework, helping shape its future direction based on practical experience and operational needs.

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to gain further experience with:

• GitLab and modern CI/CD workflows.
• Meson build system.
• Static code analysis, sanitisers, and modern development tooling (Clang ecosystem).
• Python development and testing frameworks (pytest, Jinja).

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.