Geophysical Software Engineer

Schlumberger; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Crawley seeks a Geophysical Software Engineer to develop and maintain advanced seismic processing software. With a focus on innovation and excellence, the role requires expertise in C++ and algorithm development, along with a significant background in seismic software. This position also offers opportunities for hybrid working and competitive benefits, including healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus

Private healthcare for employee & family

Subsidised dental care

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in seismic software development.
• Experience handling large-scale seismic datasets.
• Familiarity with the Omega System an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain software products.
• Build prototypes and systems for testing.
• Enhance and optimise software performance and functionality.

Skills

Proficiency in object-oriented programming, particularly C++

Strong background in algorithm development

Experience with Java and other programming or scripting languages

Development experience in Linux environments

Knowledge of geophysics and seismic processing

Understanding of signal theory and fundamentals of wave propagation

Education

Master’s degree in sciences or PhD in related disciplines

Job description

Job Title :

Geophysical Software Engineer

About SLB :

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world's greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world's growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It's what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose : Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on company website

Location : Crawley, Sussex

SLB's Crawley hub is a modern office environment, which is the centre of excellence for our Geosolutions and Exploration Data operations in Europe. Here we provide high‑end geophysical data processing and imaging services to diverse clients from majors and independents to national oil companies. Our operations teams are co‑located within our headquarters geophysics team which provides regional support and oversight ensuring rapid technology deployment and high-quality, differentiating customer service.

Description & Scope

The Geophysical Software Engineer is responsible for the development, support and maintenance of seismic processing software produced by SLB for both internal and external clients.

Omega is SLB's primary seismic software system, designed to process large volumes of data acquired during seismic surveys, providing industry‑leading subsurface imaging and characterisation. The system incorporates advanced computational algorithms and software components built on mathematical and statistical models of physical phenomena, particularly wave propagation in complex media.

The Software Geophysicist contributes by developing new algorithms and models and extending existing software solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain software products; support their commercialization in line with project objectives and timelines.
• Build prototypes and systems for testing; set up and execute laboratory simulations.
• Design and implement testing procedures, coordinating with colleagues to automate and streamline test processes.
• Develop analyses and models, including physical, mathematical, and statistical representations of geophysical phenomena.
• Enhance and optimise software performance and functionality.
• Create and maintain user documentation to support product adoption and usability.
• Manage product code and artifacts within configuration management systems, ensuring compliance with procedures and guidelines.
• Resolve defects and issues promptly, providing corrective actions as assigned.
• Monitor and ensure source code quality using appropriate tools and practices.
• Adhere to the SLB software development process, contributing to continuous improvement and best practices.

Qualifications

• Education : Master’s degree in sciences or PhD in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience : Minimum of 15 years in seismic software development.
• Programming Skills : Proficiency in object‑oriented programming, particularly C++.
• Strong background in algorithm development.
• Experience with Java and other programming or scripting languages.
• Technical Expertise : Development experience in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of parallel, high‑performance, and cloud computing.
• Understanding of signal theory and fundamentals of wave propagation.
• Knowledge of geophysics and seismic processing.
• Experience handling large‑scale seismic datasets.
• Software & Systems : Experience in product configuration management, quality management, and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with the Omega System (as a user or software engineer) an advantage.

Career Advancement

SLB Eureka Technical Career (SETC) provides proven technical contributors with a career path that offers them recognition, reward, and influence that parallels an equivalent management progression. We are leaders in Technology Domain Knowledge – our Eureka Community of practice has over 28,500 members, in 30 communities, with 123 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We’ve published over 10,000 publications in the past decade. The early stage of SETC known as 'SETC Associate', is a new addition to the SETC framework in the Technology Organization.

BlueFlex

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on‑site and home working days.

What we can offer you

Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programmes such as the Employee Mental Health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, income protection scheme, life insurance.

Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits programme.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.