almaobservatory
This entry-level position is designed for engineers without prior work experience to develop skills in software deployment, operations support, and maintenance within the ALMA Department of Computing. The role involves participating in software installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting while providing technical support to non-software engineers and astronomers. Candidates will work under supervision to build reliability and autonomy in performing corrective and preventive maintenance tasks.
Headquarters
Vitacura, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2013
ALMA Observatory is an international astronomical facility on the Chajnantor plateau in Chile’s Atacama Desert that operates an array of 66 high-precision radio antennas as an interferometer to observe the Universe at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths. Built and run by a partnership of Europe (ESO), North America (NRAO/NSF) and East Asia (NAOJ) in cooperation with Chile, ALMA delivers exceptional sensitivity and angular resolution for studying cold gas and dust. It enables detailed investigations of star and planet formation, protoplanetary disks, molecular chemistry, and distant dusty galaxies. ALMA supports the global research community with calibrated data, imaging tools, observing programs, and public outreach.
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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