Simulation Software Engineer

Applicantz; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm is seeking a skilled candidate for a hybrid role in Waltham, MA. The position focuses on designing and implementing advanced algorithms for simulating physical phenomena and requires a solid foundation in C++ programming. Candidates must have a PhD or MS in a relevant field and direct experience with 3D simulations. This role involves producing high-quality, well-documented software and collaborating closely with the applications team to address customer needs.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with 3D physical simulation algorithms.
• Familiarity with iterative linear solver methods.
• Strong background in software engineering and building code from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design efficient algorithms to simulate physical phenomena.
• Implement algorithms using advanced data structures.
• Optimize algorithms for speed and robustness.

Skills

C++ programming

Numerical solvers

Algorithm design

Linear algebra

Speed optimization

Education

PhD or MS in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science

Job description

Hybrid role in Waltham, MA. Candidates needs to work onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. VISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE

Duties

• Design efficient algorithms to simulate physical phenomena.
• Implement the algorithms using advanced data structures for scalability.
• Optimize those algorithms for speed and robustness through profiling and parallelization.
• Produce high-quality software that is well documented, tested, and maintainable.
• Collaborate with our applications team to understand and troubleshoot customer needs
• PhD or MS in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science related to 3D modeling, simulation, scientific computing, or semiconductors.
• Direct experience with the implementation of 3D physical simulation algorithms, such as the finite element or finite volume method.
• Familiarity with iterative linear solver methods such as conjugate gradient or multigrid methods and with matrix-free methods.
• Experience in writing numerical solvers to solve electrostatic equations.
• Strong background in modern C++ programming, software engineering and building code from scratch.
• Strong fundamental math skills, including linear algebra, calculus, and geometry.
• Experience simulating electrochemical systems.

Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.