The Nuclear Company

Director, Software Architect

LocationColumbia, SC
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role:

The Nuclear Company is seeking a visionary and highly innovative Lead Dir, Software Architect to lead the design and development of a cutting-edge internal platform leveraging AI, Blockchain, and IoT technologies within the nuclear energy sector. You will design and build the core architecture of Nuclear OS, ensuring the platform is scalable, modular, and integrates AI, blockchain, and IoT. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technology landscape and contribute significantly to the advancement of the nuclear industry. This role reports into the Head of Technology.

Responsibilities:

Architect the system infrastructure to handle real-time data processing, AI decision-making, and blockchain integration.
Establish data models and APIs to enable seamless interaction between construction, procurement, and compliance modules.
Ensure Nuclear OS is cloud-native, highly secure, and optimized for large-scale fleet deployment.
Guide the engineering team in developing backend services, microservices, and databases.
Work closely with the AI/ML Lead to integrate AI-driven analytics and decision support.


Experience Education:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. preferred.


Experience:

10+ years of hands-on experience in software architecture and development.
5+ years of experience designing and developing complex software systems involving AI/ML, Blockchain, and/or IoT.
Proven experience in the nuclear energy industry or a highly regulated environment is a strong plus.


Technical Skills:

Strong expertise in AI/ML algorithms, data science, and machine learning frameworks.
Proficiency in blockchain technologies, including distributed ledger technologies and smart contracts.
Expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.


Leadership & Communication:

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Benefits:

Competitive compensation packages
401k with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Annual company retreats

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $198,000 - $228,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement:

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

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