Software Developer - Virtual Reality & HPC Visualization bei Forschungszentrum Jülich

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Do you have a Master`s or Bachelor`s degree in science, or can you prove advanced skills in software development and have a degree in mathematics or physical sciences? Are you familiar with working on large Linux clusters? Do you have experience with virtual reality and understand the challenges of visualization on HPC systems? Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to contribute to ground-breaking projects? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We invite you to join the Algorithms, Tools and Methods Lab Visualization & Interactive HPC at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) as part of the InHPC-DE project. In this role, you will be tackling new challenges in interactive HPC and visualization. We need you to strengthen our developments in virtual reality and in-situ/in-transit visualization. As a JSC, we will soon be operating Europe`s first exascale computer system, and the need for advanced workflows and solutions for handling large data sets in visualization is the focus of the team.

Your Job:

In this position you will be an active part of our Algorithms, Tools and Methods Lab (ATML) Visualization & Interactive HPC and a team member of the InHPC-DE project. InHPC-DE is driving the alliance of the three national Tier-0 HPC centres in Germany to address new challenges in various areas, including interactive HPC and visualization.

You will be involved in the development and support of our in-house VR application DaVinCo, focusing on the challenges of interfacing with large datasets and real-time transfer of simulation data running on our high performance computing (HPC) resourcesYou will work with virtual reality (VR), HPC and domain science experts to design visualization workflows to improve the understanding of scientific simulation results and data

We are looking for an enthusiastic software developer who can quickly grasp new concepts and ideas and solve problems with high quality software solutions.

Your Profile:

Completed Master`s or Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences or in a similar field
Very good practical programming skills in C++ and Python, including the use of version control systems,
Very good knowledge and proven skills in developing virtual reality (VR) applications using game engines
Self-motivated personality, curious to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent written and spoken EnglishGood knowledge of German

Even if you do not fit 100% into this job description, we are looking forward to receiving your application. We want you to fit in with us as a person, not just your skill profile.

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

Work on frontiers of scientific and technological challenges with access to cutting-edge and unique supercomputing systems including the upcoming first Exascale computer in Europe
Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
Extensive company health management
Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. partly remote work
Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 11 or 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.