Scientific Software Engineer

November 6, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Gouda, Netherlands

Indeed

Keep in mind

Original vacancy is in Dutch
You will likely need Dutch for the job. The employer can confirm

Also worth knowing

Mandatory office attendance
Part-time role

Description

A hybrid full-time role developing advanced scientific software for modelling, simulating and analysing complex data. The engineer contributes to R&D projects in industry, agro, healthcare and high-tech systems, from concept phase through implementation. The stack includes C++, C#, Python and Fortran, with a focus on numerical algorithms, HPC and robust software architecture.

Responsibilities

Develop robust technical software applications and technical simulations and models with C++, Qt, C# and/or Python
Implement complex mathematical algorithms and physical models in high performance software (HPC/CFD/FEM)
Actively think through and establish robust, scalable and maintainable software designs and architectures using OO skills, SOLID and GRASP
Maintain continuous focus on software quality by applying Test Driven Development and Behaviour Driven Development
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as AI specialists, hardware engineers, project leaders and product owners
Research and apply the newest techniques and developments
Develop advanced software applications for modelling, simulating and analysing complex scientific data
Contribute to challenging R&D projects from concept phase to implementation across industry, agro, healthcare and high-tech systems

Requirements

Completed technical WO degree or PhD in Computer Science, Informatics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or comparable
Preferably several years of experience in developing technical software applications
Knowledge of and experience with C++, supplemented by knowledge of Python and possibly Qt
Affinity with High Performance Computing, optimization and parallelization
Preferably experience with development processes such as Agile Scrum
Preferably insight into development principles such as Object Oriented Programming, Test Driven Development, Behaviour Driven Development, SOLID and GRASP

Conditions

Permanent contract for an indefinite period with challenging innovation projects
Above-average salary
Attractive bonus arrangement on top of your monthly salary
Informal company culture where you can actively contribute ideas
Unlimited possibilities for online training and personal development
Attractive mobility/lease arrangement
Monthly expense allowance
Pension contribution fully reimbursed
Coaching: you are never on your own
Company car, professional development budget, travel allowance and profit sharing
Full-time employment