Senior Finite Element Software Developer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Our company has an immediate opening for a Senior Finite Element Software Developer . This role is responsible for designing and developing advanced 3D finite element (FEM) simulation software that fully couples solid mechanics and fluid flow. The software will be used to model subsurface stresses, deformation, and reservoir behavior for Earth modeling, geomechanics analysis, and reservoir simulation. The developer will work closely with geoscientists and engineers to build high‑performance FEM capabilities that support our company’s upstream projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead development of innovative FEM software using our in‑house parallel computing framework.
• Design and implement numerical models, efficient solvers, and simulation workflows for geomechanics and reservoir modeling in Windows and Linux environments.
• Collaborate with GUI developers to build pre‑ and post‑processing tools and graphical user interfaces for the FEM platform.
• Architect, develop, and maintain core software components and contribute to testing and validation. Ensure software quality through clean architecture, code reviews, and performance optimization.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for models, algorithms, and software modules.
• Share expertise and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support project execution.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Strong and proven programming skills in Fortran , Python , or similar scientific/compiled languages.
• Expert‑level knowledge and hands‑on experience with numerical methods (e.g., FEM, FDM) and scientific computing.
• Proven experience with parallel computing , high‑performance computing, and scalable numerical algorithms.
• Proficiency developing in both Linux and Windows environments.
• Practical experience across the full software development lifecycle , including architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Ability to design and implement new computational architectures and frameworks .
• Experience with 3D visualization or scientific graphics is a plus.
• Software development experience in numerical analysis, reservoir simulation, geoscience, or geomechanics is preferred.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving abilities; organized and detail‑oriented.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high‑quality work independently.
• High degree of integrity and discipline to meet deadlines and handle confidential IP.
• Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanics, Geomechanics, Geology , or a related technical field involving computational modeling or coding.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer in FEM software programming or scientific modeling.
• Advisor‑level consideration available for highly experienced candidates.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required (normally <10%).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Disclaimers: The foregoing statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of this role and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position. The specifics of this job description will be updated from time to time, as appropriate and required.
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