Scientific Product Engineer

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Nootdorp; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Commuting allowance

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Job summary

GroundIQ, part of Fugro, seeks a Scientific Product Engineer who can bridge science and product development by turning cutting-edge research, algorithms, and models into reliable software solutions used on real-world infrastructure projects.

The role covers end-to-end ownership, collaboration with users, and work across the tech stack from frontend to cloud, with a strong focus on Python and scientific computing.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, typically MSc or PhD level.
• 4+ years of experience building and delivering software products with end-to-end ownership.
• Experience transforming scientific research, algorithms, or prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Experience across the technology stack with strong expertise in Python and scientific computing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, research-driven environments.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and quality, while maintaining a pragmatic, collaborative, and user-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific research, algorithms, and prototypes into reliable product features that deliver value to engineers.
• Own features end-to-end, from defining problems and validating solutions to measuring real-world impact.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to understand needs, prioritise development, and ensure scientific rigor where it matters most.
• Work across the technology stack, from frontend and backend development to cloud infrastructure, scientific computing, and machine learning.
• Optimize and scale solutions, including performance-critical components where required.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance development speed, quality, and productivity.
• Balance scientific excellence with product delivery, while actively sharing knowledge and supporting team growth.

Skills

Python

Scientific computing

Analytical thinking

End-to-end ownership

AI tools

Education

MSc or PhD

Tools

Python

Cloud infrastructure

AI tools

Job description

Overview

GroundIQ, part of Fugro, combines advanced ground imaging with geotechnical data to help engineers understand the subsurface. We are seeking a Scientific Product Engineer who can bridge science and product development by turning cutting-edge research, algorithms, and models into reliable software solutions used on real-world infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific research, algorithms, and prototypes into reliable product features that deliver value to engineers.
• Own features end-to-end, from defining problems and validating solutions to measuring real-world impact.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to understand needs, prioritise development, and ensure scientific rigor where it matters most.
• Work across the technology stack, from frontend and backend development to cloud infrastructure, scientific computing, and machine learning.
• Optimize and scale solutions, including performance-critical components where required.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance development speed, quality, and productivity.
• Balance scientific excellence with product delivery, while actively sharing knowledge and supporting team growth.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, typically MSc or PhD level.
• 4+ years of experience building and delivering software products with end-to-end ownership.
• Experience transforming scientific research, algorithms, or prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Experience across the technology stack with strong expertise in Python and scientific computing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, research-driven environments.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and quality, while maintaining a pragmatic, collaborative, and user-focused mindset.

What Fugro offers

• A diverse and inclusive working environment.
• A competitive salary.
• 29 holidays per year based on full-time employment (4 appointed by Fugro management) with the option to purchase 12 additional days.
• Extensive career and training opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with manager and corporate policies.
• Commuting allowance, modern pension scheme, and collective health insurance.
• Opportunity to register with our corporate fitness plan and access to coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).