Senior Scientific Programmer

Datacor

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Datacor is a leading provider of software solutions for the process manufacturing industry. GoldSim, a Datacor company, is a world leader in dynamic simulation software for water resources, environmental systems, and complex engineering problems. We are seeking a creative problem-solver for a mid-level to senior position to join our development team. This role will involve developing new modeling capabilities to enhance GoldSim, our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation framework, and will have a direct impact on the product.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD level in science or engineering with outstanding academic performance.
• Broad experience with applied math and numerical methods for solving science and engineering problems (e.g., matrix algebra, numerical methods for solving partial differential equations).
• Earth sciences or civil engineering background, preferably including contaminant transport modeling.
• Extensive C++ programming experience, ideally in scientific or engineering applications.
• Proven ability to design and implement practical numerical solutions to real-world problems.
• Good communication skills, must write effectively and enjoy interacting with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with commercial or open-source numerical libraries and frameworks.
• Experience developing and supporting Windows desktop applications.
• Hands-on experience with data science tools such as MATLAB, R, or Tableau.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques (e.g., machine learning models, LLM-based tools, or AI-assisted development) to scientific or engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Own the numerical solutions and mathematical/computer science algorithms underlying GoldSim's simulation engine, from theoretical foundation to implementation in C++.
• Implement practical, real-world improvements to GoldSim's numerical capabilities and propose new features based on customer needs.
• Participate in design discussions across the full development lifecycle.
• Build GoldSim models for QA, verification, as example models, and in direct support of customers.
• Use hands-on model-building to validate new or improved algorithms.
• Document the theoretical basis and practical implementation of GoldSim's numerical methods.
• Partner with the founding engineer to formalize existing modeling, QA, and support methodology.
• Integrate new or improved numerical capabilities into the broader platform with the software engineering team.
• Translate business and product requirements into technical specifications.
• Serve as a technical resource for customer support and QA on advanced modeling and numerical questions.
• Communicate technical/mathematical concepts clearly to engineers, QA, and product stakeholders.
• Explore modern computational approaches, including applying machine learning to traditional numerical simulation methods.
• Identify opportunities to modernize GoldSim's existing algorithmic infrastructure.

Benefits

• Opportunity to come into offices across the US, including Seattle.
• Meaningful technical challenges.
• Real autonomy.
• Help define the future of a product with a global reputation for excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level