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. The Nuclear Company is at the forefront of America's nuclear renaissance, delivering the abundant, clean, reliable energy necessary for our nation to remain the world's leader. We're not just building nuclear plants–we're revolutionizing how they're built.
Our Strategic Advantage: Nuclear OS will be built by the team that will use it. No other effort in the industry is embedding its technology staff alongside the engineering, procurement and construction teams responsible for execution. Others attempt to build software from the outside, disconnected from the realities of nuclear deployment. The Nuclear Company is building a system designed from the inside ensuring Nuclear OS will address the challenges that have stalled nuclear projects for decades.
About the Role
We are seeking a talented 3D developer with expertise in Unreal Engine to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will combine strong 3D modeling skills with technical proficiency in real-time VFX and particle systems, bringing stunning visual experiences to life in Unreal Engine.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-quality 3D models, textures, and materials optimized for real-time rendering in Unreal EngineDevelop and implement complex visual effects using Unreal Engine's Niagara particle systemModel, texture, and optimize assets in Blender for seamless integration into Unreal Engine pipelinesCollaborate with technical artists, designers, and developers to achieve visual and performance targetsDesign and iterate on particle effects including fire, smoke, magic effects, environmental atmospherics, and stylized FXMaintain organized asset libraries and ensure all work follows technical specifications and performance budgetsTroubleshoot and optimize VFX performance without sacrificing visual qualityStay current with industry trends and emerging techniques in real-time rendering and VFXRequired Qualifications
Professional experience as a 3D Artist in games, film, or interactive media3D rigging including model creation, rig designing, skinning and creating controllers Blueprint programming in the Unreal EngineStrong portfolio demonstrating 3D modeling skills and real-time VFX workProficiency in Blender for 3D modeling, UV mapping, and texturingHands-on experience with Unreal Engine's Niagara particle systemSolid understanding of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows and material creationKnowledge of optimization techniques for real-time 3D environmentsStrong sense of timing, motion, color theory, and visual compositionAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment and accept constructive feedbackExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailPreferred Qualifications
Experience with Substance Painter/Designer for texture creationFamiliarity with Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scriptingKnowledge of traditional VFX principles and animation fundamentalsExperience with version control systems (Git, Perforce)Understanding of shader development and material graphs in Unreal EngineBackground in technical art or pipeline developmentExperience shipping titles or projects using Unreal EngineTechnical Skills
3D Software: Blender (expert level)Game Engine: Unreal Engine 4/5VFX Systems: Niagara Particle SystemTexturing Tools: Substance Painter, Photoshop, or equivalentAdditional Tools: ZBrush, Marvelous Designer (plus)Benefits
Competitive compensation packages401k with company matchMedical, dental, vision plansGenerous vacation policy, plus holidaysEstimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $126,000 - $182,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly 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.
Export Control
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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. The Nuclear Company (TNC) is at the forefront of America's nuclear renaissance, delivering the abundant, clean, reliable energy necessary for our nation to remain the world's leader. We're not just building nuclear plants – we're revolutionizing how they're built.
Our Strategic Advantage: Nuclear OS will be built by the team that will use it. No other effort in the industry is embedding its technology staff alongside the engineering, procurement and construction teams responsible for execution. Others attempt to build software from the outside, disconnected from the realities of nuclear deployment. The Nuclear Company is building a system designed from the inside — ensuring Nuclear OS will address the challenges that have stalled nuclear projects for decades.
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing Nuclear OS, the first purpose-built digital platform to digitize, automate, and streamline the development and deployment of fleet-scale nuclear power plants. You'll work directly with nuclear engineers, construction teams, and procurement specialists to build software that solves real-world challenges in nuclear deployment.
Responsibilities
Core Development
Design and implement key components of Nuclear OS, including data integration, AI/ML systems, and workflow automationBuild secure, scalable systems that consolidate formerly siloed data (engineering plans, project schedules, supply chain information, quality records, sensor feeds) onto a single platformDevelop advanced analytics and AI capabilities that enable unprecedented real-time visibility and proactive control over complex nuclear projectsCross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with nuclear engineers, construction workers, quality foremen, and planning teams to understand their workflows and pain pointsCollaborate with field teams to ensure Nuclear OS addresses real construction challenges, not theoretical problemsPartner with regulatory compliance teams to build automated workflow systemsTechnical Excellence
Implement foundational architecture that combines Palantir's powerful data integration and modeling capabilities with nuclear-specific functionalityEnsure end-to-end system integration where improvements in one area immediately benefit all other areas through a common platformBuild systems that are traceable, auditable, and compliant with nuclear industry standardsInnovation & Problem-Solving
Develop solutions for transmitting lessons learned from field installation back to nuclear reactor design authorities and sub-vendorsCreate data-centric requirement environments to interface with external parties while maintaining security and complianceBuild segregated collaboration workspaces for partners with appropriate export control complianceExperience
Technical Skills
5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in: Cloud-native architectures and distributed systemsData integration and ETL pipelinesAI/ML frameworks and model deploymentAPI design and microservices architectureDevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesProficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, TypeScript, etc.)Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Industry Experience
Experience building enterprise software for complex, regulated industriesUnderstanding of project management workflows and construction processesFamiliarity with quality assurance and compliance systemsExperience with secure software development practicesCollaboration & Communication
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work in cross-functional teamsExperience translating business requirements into technical solutionsAbility to work effectively with non-technical stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldExperience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with Palantir technologies or similar data integration platformsKnowledge of construction management or industrial project executionExperience with regulatory compliance systemsSecurity clearance eligibilityBenefits
Competitive compensation packages401k with company matchMedical, dental, vision plansGenerous vacation policy, plus holidaysAnnual company retreatsEstimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $126,000 - $182,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly 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.
Export Control
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
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
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and innovative Staff Blockchain Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. As a Principal Blockchain Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions that enhance the security, immutability, and verifiability of our digital signature and agreement platforms. You will work on integrating blockchain capabilities into our core products, focusing on creating robust, scalable, and legally compliant systems for managing digital documents and contracts. This role reports into the VP, Software Engineering.
Responsibilities
Blockchain Solution Development: Design, develop, and deploy secure and scalable blockchain solutions and decentralized applications (DApps) for digital agreement workflows and identity verification.Smart Contract Engineering: Write, test, and deploy smart contracts (e.g., Solidity on Ethereum-compatible networks, or other relevant DLT platforms) for automated agreement execution, dispute resolution, and verifiable record-keeping.System Integration: Integrate blockchain components and smart contracts seamlessly with existing cloud-based applications, document management systems, and backend services.Security & Cryptography: Implement robust cryptographic solutions and ensure the security, integrity, and immutability of data stored and processed on the blockchain.Performance & Scalability: Optimize blockchain solutions for high transaction throughput, low latency, and efficient resource utilization, ensuring enterprise-grade performance.Research & Innovation: Stay current with the latest developments in blockchain technology, cryptography, and digital identity, evaluating new protocols and tools for potential application.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, legal, security, backend engineers, and UX designers to define requirements and deliver solutions.Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive tests for blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and integrated systems to ensure reliability and correctness.Documentation: Create clear and concise technical documentation for blockchain architecture, design, and implementation.Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience
3+ years of professional software development experience. 1+ years of hands-on experience in blockchain development, working with at least one major blockchain platform (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche)Experience with smart contract development and deployment (e.g., Solidity, Go, Rust)Technical Skills
Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Java)Strong understanding of cryptographic principles (hashing, public-key cryptography, digital signatures)Familiarity with decentralized application (DApp) development and blockchain toolingExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflowsSoft Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilitiesStrong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Collaborative mindset with experience working in agile environments. Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality code.Benefits
Competitive compensation packages401k with company matchMedical, dental, vision plansGenerous vacation policy, plus holidaysEstimated 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 bi-weekly 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.
