AI / Software Engineer

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

AI / Software Engineer

Location : Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Employment Type : Full-time, Exempt

About AMPERA

AMPERA is redefining clean, sovereign energy with compact, ultra-safe nuclear systems that power AI, industry, and defense with zero emissions and unmatched reliability . Our modular micro-reactors combine the best of fusion and fission to deliver scalable, deployable, and inherently safe energy anywhere — from AI data centers to remote or defense operations.

As a rapidly growing company, AMPERA merges the agility of a startup with the ambition of a global innovator. Joining us means contributing to a bold mission to revolutionize how the world generates power through AI-driven reactor intelligence, autonomous control systems, and advanced software engineering .

Position Overview

AMPERA is seeking an experienced AI / Software Engineer to develop intelligent control, simulation, and data analytics systems for the company’s next-generation micro-reactors. This role will focus on applying machine learning, automation, and high-performance computing to enhance reactor safety, predictive diagnostics, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, data science, and systems integration — with a passion for applying AI and computational methods to complex physical and engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI models and algorithms for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain simulation tools that integrate reactor physics, control systems, and operational data.
• Create scalable data pipelines and automation workflows for experimental and reactor test environments.
• Collaborate with nuclear, mechanical, and controls engineers to embed intelligent decision-making into control architectures.
• Build digital twins of reactor subsystems to evaluate performance under simulated and real-world conditions.
• Develop software applications and APIs using Python, C++, or JavaScript frameworks for visualization, data analysis, and control interfaces.
• Implement cybersecurity and data integrity measures for mission-critical systems.
• Support deployment of AI systems across cloud and edge computing environments.
• Contribute to research publications, technical reports, and internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

5+ years of experience in software development, machine learning, or AI systems engineering.

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks .
• Experience with simulation tools, digital twins, or high-performance computing (HPC) preferred.
• Knowledge of control systems, reinforcement learning, or physics-informed AI is a plus.
• Familiarity with nuclear, energy, or industrial automation domains is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to pioneer AI-driven control systems for next-generation nuclear reactors .
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation meets impact.
• Career growth potential as AMPERA expands its AI and digital engineering programs.