Reservoir Simulation Developer

Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Reservoir Simulation Developer to enhance and maintain reservoir simulator code. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of experience in parallel programming and scientific computing, and proficiency in C++, C, or FORTRAN. This full-time role is based in Saudi Arabia and requires a deep understanding of numerical methods for reservoir modeling. The company offers a challenging work environment with a strong focus on talent development and innovation.

Benefits

Talent development programs

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in parallel programming and scientific computing.
• Knowledge of C++, C or FORTRAN.
• Strong background in numerical methods for partial differential equations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance code for reservoir simulator.
• Conduct applied research in high-performance computing and reservoir modeling.
• Provide expert training and teach technical courses.

Skills

Parallel programming

Scientific computing

C++

C

FORTRAN

Numerical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Reservoir Simulation Developer to join Strategic Modeling Technology (SMT) Division.

SMT is responsible for developing the next generation parallel reservoir and basin simulator for Saudi Aramco, which aims to handle gigantic hydrocarbon reservoirs with sufficient spatial resolution.

Your primary role is to develop, extend, enhance and maintain reservoir simulator code.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance code for portions of the company's in-house reservoir simulator.
• Conduct applied research in the fields of high-performance computing, numerical methods of partial differential equations (PDEs), and hydrocarbon reservoir modeling.
• Initiate, and conduct theoretical and practical research in the development of reservoir simulator codes individually and/or along with a team utilizing the latest in scientific programming languages.
• Develop and maintain code for Black Oil and/or Compositional reservoir simulators.
• Generate new ideas and projects, and contribute substantially to existing efforts.
• Train and provide technical support for reservoir engineers using simulator.
• Provide expert training and teach technical in-house courses and workshops/forums
• Participate in national and international professional societies.
• Communicate and steer practical research in various international R&D organizations.
• Prepare technical papers for professional societies local and/or international technical meetings, conferences, forums and workshops.

Minimum Requirements

• As a successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline from an accredited university. Advanced degree in Engineering, Science is a plus.
• You will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in parallel programming and scientific computing. Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil industry is a plus.
• You will have knowledge of using one of the following languages: C++, C or FORTRAN.
• You will also have a strong background in numerical methods for partial differential equations.
• Experience with different industries such as Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Scientific Laboratories will also be considered.

Posting Duration

Posting Start Date: 01/04/2026

Posting End Date: 12/31/2026

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA