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Software Engineer (Applied AI/ML)

OkloSanta Clara, CA or RemoteSoftware Engineering
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Salary
$200K - $250K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
21 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Oklo is hiring a Software Engineer (Applied AI/ML) for a remote or Santa Clara, California-based position to pioneer the next generation of nuclear fission technology. This opportunity suits an innovative software professional eager to build artificial intelligence applications that support clean and reliable energy production.

Role Overview

In this position, the professional works alongside nuclear engineers to model, simulate, design, and deploy advanced fission power technology. The individual creates novel workflows to achieve new levels of safety, efficiency, and resiliency within the energy sector. Responsibilities include tackling diverse challenges in a fast-moving startup environment where curiosity and eagerness to learn are vital.

Key Responsibilities

Invent and implement practical large language model workflows to accelerate business and engineering processes while ensuring rigorous security.
Design, deploy, and maintain production machine learning models for the design and analysis of nuclear systems.
Develop surrogate models for use in real-time digital twins.
Grow and manage a team of software engineers to support artificial intelligence initiatives.
Present roadmaps, product demos, and progress updates to senior leadership.
Solicit user feedback from individual contributors and department leadership to ensure departmental needs are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or equivalent software engineering experience.
Experience in managing and integrating artificial intelligence into large, corporate data ontologies.
Background in leading company-wide initiatives from project inception to delivery and maintenance.
Expertise in physics-informed machine learning, including surrogates, symbolic encodings, and digital twins.
Fluency in Python alongside proficiency in CI/CD pipelining and Git.
Experience in growing small software organizations and working with large data collection pipelines.
Strong background in optimization, statistics, and design of experiments.
Eligibility as a U.S. person due to U.S. export control laws.

Nice to Have

Development experience in Rust, TypeScript, or JavaScript, particularly with Svelte.
GitLab CI/CD experience and skill in growing and managing software engineering teams.
Ability to navigate sensitive, controlled, or externally regulated data and quality assurance compliance.
Knowledge of nuclear engineering concepts such as reactors, power generation, and fuel performance.

Skills and Tools

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Rust
LLMs
Git
CI/CD pipelining

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 in USD.
Flexible time off, equity, bonuses, and competitive pay.
401(k) plan and health insurance with employer contributions.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Flexible work hours and wellness credits.

About the Company

Oklo Inc. develops fast fission power plants to deliver clean, affordable energy at scale, establishes domestic supply chains for critical radioisotopes, and advances nuclear fuel recycling. The organization achieved milestones such as receiving the first site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant and submitting the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Oklo careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptRustLLM

Questions candidates ask

Is a background in nuclear engineering required for this role?

No, a nuclear background is not required, but a healthy curiosity and eagerness to learn are essential.

Is this position remote?

Yes, the role can be remote or based in Santa Clara, CA, though remote employees must travel to headquarters twice a quarter and complete a mandatory two-week in-person onboarding at headquarters.

What is the salary range for the Software Engineer position?

The salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year.

Are there citizenship requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws due to U.S. export control regulations.

What programming languages are mentioned in the requirements and bonus qualifications?

Python fluency is required, while Rust, TypeScript, and JavaScript are listed as bonus qualifications.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Oklo careers page.

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