Software Developer - Modeling & Simulation (m/f/d)

THE CT ENGINEERING GROUP; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

International, open-minded team

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

30 days recreational leave

Training opportunities

Company events

Job summary

The CT engineering group is seeking a Lake Constance–based Software Developer in Modeling & Simulation. You will join an agile team to develop and enhance simulation environments that model real-world systems across multiple domains.

You will implement complex simulation software with modern C++ and collaborate with industrial and academic partners while contributing to technical proposals and project planning. A flexible 40-hour week and work-from-home options are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience in software development or simulation projects.
• Strong C++ programming skills with modern standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to simulation-based research and development in an agile team.
• Design, develop, and extend simulation software and frameworks.
• Implement requirements for complex simulation environments.
• Develop simulation applications using modern C++ technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Support proposals, planning, and solution concepts.

Skills

C++ (modern)

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Software development

German & English (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Qt

Jira

Confluence

Git/GitHub/GitLab

OpenGL

Job description

CT is a European-based international engineering company with a clear mission: to provide innovative and technological solutions that help our customers become more efficient and competitive. We operate in aviation & aerospace, defence, marine, automotive, rail, and industrial plants, with a strong focus on renewable energy, electrical engineering, and architecture. Our 2,000 engineers support clients at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to technical support.

Lake Constance - Software Developer - Modeling & Simulation (m/f/d)

who is passionate about software engineering, simulation technologies, and the development of complex systems.

In this role, you will work within agile project teams, contributing to the development and enhancement of simulation environments used to model and analyze real‑world systems across various domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to simulation-based research and development projects within an agile team environment.
• Design, develop, and enhance simulation software and frameworks with new capabilities, models, and interfaces.
• Implement user and system requirements for complex simulation environments.
• Develop and extend simulation applications using modern C++ technologies.
• Integrate external hardware and software systems through dedicated interfaces.
• Deliver project tasks according to agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
• Support customer meetings, technical workshops, and project presentations.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams as well as industrial and academic partners.
• Contribute to technical proposals, project planning, and solution concepts.

Optional Responsibilities

• Coordinating simulation-based research and development projects.
• Taking ownership of work packages regarding scope, timelines, quality, and cost.
• Acting as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting proposal preparation and effort estimation activities.
• Collaborating independently with customers, project partners, and research organizations.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Initial experience in software development, simulation, or technical software projects.
• Practical programming experience with C++ (ideally C++11, C++14, C++17, or newer).
• Understanding of software engineering principles and object-oriented design.
• Experience in the aviation or space sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Fluent German and English communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Qt and GUI development.
• Agile development methodologies such as Scrum.
• Jira and Confluence.
• Version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
• 3D visualization and graphics technologies.
• OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, or related visualization frameworks.
• Game development platforms such as Unity.
• Python and scientific computing libraries.

Senior-Level Profile (Preferred for Extended Responsibilities)

• 2–3 years of experience in software development, simulation, or related engineering projects.
• Strong programming expertise in modern C++.
• Experience with frameworks and libraries such as Qt, OpenCV, or scientific computing toolchains.
• Practical knowledge of agile software development processes.
• Experience with development environments and tools such as Visual Studio, PyCharm, GitHub, and GitLab.

Vorteile

• We have flat hierarchies and are always open to your new suggestions and impulses
• We are an international, open-minded team that will welcome and support you warmly.
• We offer flexible working hours within a 40 hour week as well as the option to work from home.
• We offer you a fair, performance-related salary as well as an extended benefit that you can use, for fuel vouchers, company pension scheme or for the purchase of a new smartphone.
• We grant you 30 days of recreational leave per year
• We support our employees with individual training opportunities
• We regularly organize company events