CERN
The Data Centre Engineer role at CERN contributes to the computing infrastructure that runs the laboratory's accelerator facilities, ensuring reliable, 24/7 availability of core services. It sits within the Controls Software & Services group and focuses on the data centre and control-room computing environment used to operate the accelerators. The position is a five-year limited-duration contract, fully onsite, with potential for indefinite tenure.
Headquarters
Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1954
CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, one of the world’s largest and most respected centers for scientific research. Its core mission is fundamental physics—discovering what the Universe is made of and how it works. The organization conducts cutting-edge experiments with world-class facilities like the Large Hadron Collider, enabling international collaboration among scientists and engineers. Through its research and technology development, CERN drives advances in physics, computing, and related fields with broad societal applications.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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