Computing Engineer - Data Storage System - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
We are looking for a passionate Computing Engineer to join CERN's IT Storage and Data Management group (IT-SD). Our group enables large-scale data access for the laboratory, the Large Hadron Collider and CERN's broader experimental programme, managing more than one exabyte of storage in the CERN Data Centre.
You will join the CERNBox team, which provides cloud storage to the CERN community and is making CERNBox interoperable and deployable across European research infrastructures and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation. You will package, test and validate the stack using Kubernetes and Helm for deployment across on-premises and public clouds, and contribute to Reva, its Go-based backend, by implementing the Open Cloud Mesh (OCM) protocol, an emerging IETF standard for interoperable cloud storage and data sharing across institutions.
If you are excited about cloud-native systems, open standards and building software adopted by research institutions worldwide, this is the place for you!
**Your responsibilities**
* Develop and integrate backend software components. * Package and deploy interoperable services in distributed environments. * Support CERN…
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Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Position details
- Reference
- IT-SD-GSS-2026-197-GRAE
- Last Verified
- 6 August 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Computing Engineer - Data Storage System at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is IT-SD-GSS-2026-197-GRAE. The role falls under the Research domain.
We are looking for a passionate Computing Engineer to join CERN's IT Storage and Data Management group (IT-SD). Our group enables large-scale data access for the laboratory, the Large Hadron Collider and CERN's broader experimental programme, managing more than one exabyte of storage in the CERN Data Centre.
You will join the CERNBox team, which provides cloud storage to the CERN community and is making CERNBox interoperable and deployable across European research infrastructures and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation. You will package, test and validate the stack using Kubernetes and Helm for deployment across on-premises and public clouds, and contribute to Reva, its Go-based backend, by implementing the Open Cloud Mesh (OCM) protocol, an emerging IETF standard for interoperable cloud storage and data sharing across institutions.
If you are excited about cloud-native systems, open standards and building software adopted by research institutions worldwide, this is the place for you!
Your responsibilities
* Develop and integrate backend software components. * Package and deploy interoperable services in distributed environments. * Support CERN community: you will join our operations team, troubleshooting incidents and supporting users. * Contribute your code, features and fixes back to the CERNBox open-source projects, working alongside a broader open-source community. * Work with partner institutions and research infrastructures across Europe to test, validate and refine these tools together. * Support users and partner teams as they adopt these tools, helping with troubleshooting and guidance.
Your profile
* Experience, or a strong interest, in backend development and cloud-native deployment. * Enjoys troubleshooting, hands-on problem-solving, user support and service management. * Comfortable collaborating with external partners and international teams. * Curiosity about system integration and interoperability challenges.
Skills
* Kubernetes and Helm chart development. * Backend software development, in particular Go. * Linux tech stack, administration and automation. * Nice to have: frontend development. * Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
* You are a national of a [CERN Member or Associate Member State](https://home.cern/about/member-states). * By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Computer Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree. * You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. * Applicants without University degree are not eligible. * Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Job closing date: 19.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Target start date: 01-November-2026
This position involves:
* Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. * Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Job reference: IT-SD-GSS-2026-197-GRAE
Field of work: Software Engineering and IT
Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer
Global Benefits
* A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. * 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. * Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. * Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. * A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. * Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. * On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
Overview of CERN -Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!TAKE PART!
More information about us, here:[careers.cern](https://careers.cern/)
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 29 July 2026, 7 days ago.
No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 6 August 2026.
Where to learn more
For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at CERN see the CERN institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Geneva see our Geneva location page; for related vacancies in the Research field browse our Research domain page.
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