Research Software Engineer, AI Digital Twins for Climate

cscfi; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Comprehensive health care

Lunch benefit

Flexible working hours

Recreational activities

Job summary

CSC is seeking a Research Software Engineer to join the Digital Twin Technologies Group in Espoo. You will develop AI-driven digital twin platforms for climate simulations, running on EuroHPC systems and AI Factories, and collaborate with international scientists and engineers.

The role emphasizes workflow orchestration, container deployments, CI/CD, benchmarking, and documentation. Fluency in English and a background in HPC/AI are valued for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with HPC environments and Slurm scheduling.
• Proficient in Python and Bash.
• Experience with workflow management for distributed or parallel execution.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and automated testing, benchmarking, and performance monitoring.
• Experience with container technologies (Docker or Singularity/Apptainer).
• Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workflow orchestration for distributed, hybrid execution across HPC and cloud environments.
• Develop containerized, reproducible deployments on EuroHPC systems and AI Factories.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated performance, data quality, and energy‑efficiency metrics.
• Benchmark example pipelines to ensure reusable, reproducible, and sustainable operation on HPC platforms.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary, international project team.
• Contribute to software documentation and project reporting.

Skills

Python

Bash

Workflow orchestration

CI/CD

Containers

English

HPC experience

Slurm

Education

BSc/MSc in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Singularity/Apptainer

Job description

Do you want to contribute to an international effort to develop AI‑driven digital twins for climate, while leveraging some of the world’s leading supercomputers?

At CSC, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and the chance to work on the future of research and learning.

We are now looking for a Research Software Engineer to join CSC’s Digital Twin Technologies Group in Espoo. Our team develops cutting‑edge technologies for digital twins, with a particular focus on Earth system digital twins as part of the Destination Earth initiative https://destination-earth.eu/.

In this position, you will play a key role in an EU‑funded research project focused on developing an AI‑driven digital twin platform for delivering climate simulations to support science, industry, and policymaking. The platform will run on EuroHPC supercomputers, including LUMI https://lumi-supercomputer.eu/, and will also leverage LUMI AI Factory capabilities https://lumi-ai-factory.eu. You will work as part of an international team of scientists, software engineers, and AI experts to develop this platform.

• Develop and maintain workflow orchestration for distributed, hybrid execution across HPC and cloud environments
• Develop containerized, reproducible deployments on EuroHPC systems and AI Factories
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated computational performance, data quality, and energy‑efficiency metrics
• Benchmark example pipelines to ensure reusable, reproducible, and sustainable operation on HPC platforms
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary, international project team
• Contribute to software documentation and project reporting

What we expect

To be successful in the role, you need:

• Proven experience working with HPC environments, including large‑scale workflows, batch scheduling (Slurm), and performance considerations

• Solid programming and scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Experience with workflow management and orchestration for distributed or parallel execution
• Experience with CI/CD practices and automated testing, benchmarking, and performance monitoring
• Experience with container technologies (e.g. Docker, Singularity/Apptainer)
• Fluent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

We also value

• Experience with physical modeling, e.g. climate or Earth system modelling
• Experience in working with AI models
• A degree in a relevant field, e.g. physics, meteorology, computer science

What we offer

At CSC, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. We offer flexible working hours and the option for remote work, making it easier to balance work and daily life. Our comfortable workspaces in Keilaniemi, Espoo are designed to facilitate both teamwork and tasks that require quiet concentration. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare services, comprehensive health insurance, and remote work insurance. Employees can take advantage of a lunch benefit during the workday, and we support recreational activities with sports and cultural benefits.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a work personality assessment. Interviews may begin already during the application period.

Diversity is part of who we are, and we continuously work to ensure the diversity and equality of our workplace. We encourage all skilled applicants regardless of background to apply for the position.

We only process applications submitted through our official recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered for data protection reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Development Manager Jenni Kontkanen, jenni.kontkanen(at)csc.fi, [phone], available on 16.9. at 9-10 and 15-16.

Who are we?

We work together for the future of research and learning through advanced technology. Our competence is the platform on which our society researches, learns and remembers. With us, you get to do meaningful work for the digitalisation of Finnish society, not forgetting significant international cooperation projects.

CSC is a non-profit special assignment company owned by the Finnish government and Finnish higher education institutions. We build digital solutions for data management, scientific computing, and education that enable researchers, learners, and companies to understand the world.

Our company’s key resource is our curious personnel with a willingness to learn, and their well-being at work is very important to us. As a community, we work to ensure that well-being, diversity and inclusiveness are embedded in our culture and practices.

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