Full Stack Software Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Full Stack Software Engineer”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: VP Stellarator Optimization

Your role in the mission:

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about integrating data with emerging technologies to drive innovation. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, data systems, and modern cloud technologies, and who wants to build solutions that empower both science and engineering teams across the organization

• Design & Build End-to-End Solutions: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance full stack applications that address complex business and scientific needs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with scientists, engineers, and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions that accelerate research and development.
• Stay Ahead of Tech Trends: Actively explore, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices, continuously improving system performance, maintainability, and developer experience.
• Programming & Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, and Go.
• Database & Data Engineering: Design and maintain data models and integrations across relational (RDBMS) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases. Develop tools and pipelines to gather, analyze, and synthesize large, diverse data sets, delivering insights through visualizations and reports.
• Cloud & DevOps Enablement: Utilize cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, GitHub workflows) to ensure robust and reliable deployments.
• System Troubleshooting & Optimization: Proactively identify and resolve technical issues, conduct performance tuning, and optimize applications for scalability and reliability.
• Lifecycle Ownership: Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle—including planning, requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, and deployment.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, SQL, or Go.
• 2+ years of experience with relational (SQL) or NoSQL database technologies.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile development practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub), and automated testing.
• Proven experience developing, debugging, and maintaining production-grade applications in a professional environment.
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments and with command-line tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.