Junior Distributed Storage Engineer

Operate and improve CERN’s EOS distributed storage services for large-scale scientific computing. Work spans software, hardware, networking, automation, performance and reliability. The 24-month, full-time graduate appointment is on site in Geneva, with a target start of 1 January 2027 and possible extension to 36 months. Monthly net remuneration is CHF 5,266 or 5,793, depending on degree. Standby, night and holiday duties may be required.

A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and no more than two years of post-graduation experience; no PhD and no previous CERN fellow or graduate contract. CERN Member or Associate Member State nationality is required. The source currently excludes Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals under associate-membership ceilings. English and commitment to learn French. Linux, networking, storage and programming skills, with interest in scalable distributed systems.