Computer Scientist

Shearwater GeoServices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Individual learning plan

Diverse global teams

Supportive culture

Job summary

Shearwater GeoServices is seeking a Computer Scientist to join their team in Houston, Texas. The role involves leading research and development in high-performance geophysical methods, collaborating across teams, and mentoring technical staff.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, 10+ years of experience in HPC software, strong skills in C++, Python, and GPU programming, and a passion for innovation. Join a company that values transparency and offers a supportive culture alongside competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in high-performance computing software research and development.
• Deep expertise in optimizing and enhancing production-scale geophysical technology.
• Foundational understanding of geophysics with experience in processing, imaging, and inversion.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of high-performance geophysical methods.
• Mentor and coach researchers and programmers.
• Drive continuous improvements in geophysical processing and imaging algorithms.

Skills

C++

Python

High-Performance Computing

CUDA

MPI

OpenMP

Education

University degree in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Who We Are

We are a global marine geoscience and technology business. We are pioneers using ground-breaking technology to study what lies beneath the ocean floor. We help energy companies plan ahead, accelerating responsible use of the planet’s resources. We provide marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software. Our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients, providing them with the tools they need to reduce exploration risks and maximise their production efficiency.

Can you optimise our geophysical computing?

We are looking for a Computer Scientist to join our team, based at either our Gatwick or Houston office.

Job Overview

In this role, you will lead the research and development of high-performance geophysical methods, while mentoring and coaching researchers and programmers across the business. Your expertise will shape the capabilities of our Reveal processing system and support the technical growth of our teams. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvements in geophysical processing and imaging algorithms performance and scalability.

Technically speaking…

We are looking for an individual with a university degree in Computer Science or a similar science-related discipline, and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in high-performance computing software research and development. You will join a dynamic team which conducts research and develops solutions for challenging processing, imaging and inversion problems in a variety of geologic settings. You’ll bring deep expertise in optimizing and enhancing production‑scale geophysical technology deployed at scale on highly parallel hardware and accelerators, with strong focus on both shared and distributed memory programming models. Strong software development skills in an HPC environment using C++, Python, MPI, OpenMP and GPU programming, particularly with CUDA, are essential. You will need a foundational understanding of geophysics with experience in geophysical processing, imaging and inversion problems.

In personal terms…

We need a clear communicator and a problem solver who thrives on sharing knowledge. You will bring a passion for innovation, a commitment to supporting others, and a collaborative approach. Your ability to coach and mentor technical staff is essential as your influence will help shape both our technology and the development of our people.

What does Shearwater offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• The opportunity to apply and adapt your professional and academic experience for business needs.
• A promise to fill any knowledge gaps with an individual learning plan in an environment that encourages progression.
• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries, in teams that are diverse and global.
• A culture of transparency and freedom.