R&D Engineer (Software Architecture & Automation)

MegaCool Technologies
Rotselaar, Belgium
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Rotselaar, Belgium

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
Computer-Aided Design
API
Artificial Intelligence
C++
Fluid
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Software Design Patterns
Hardware Design
Python
Software Architecture
Scientific Computating
Software Engineering
High Performance Computing
Large Language Models
Generative AI
Information Technology
Slurm
Ansys
Autodesk Autocad

Job description

As our R&D Software Engineer, you are the architect of our internal "Digital Nervous System." You won't just "automate tasks" - you will design a "self-driving" workflow where code, simulation, and hardware design move in a seamless, automated loop. This is a high-impact role for a builder who can combine clean software architecture with scientific computing to scale our thermal breakthroughs., * Automate engineering and project workflows using AI/LLM-driven solutions

  • Develop scalable, production-ready tools in Python and C++
  • Maintain clean architecture and high coding standards
  • Review code and ensure performance, readability, and reliability
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for HPC environments
  • Collaborate with teams across physics, CFD, and manufacturing
  • Turn Smartfins prototypes into high-performance software solutions

Requirements

  • MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

  • 2+ years of experience

  • Strong Python skills and good C++ knowledge

  • Experience with clean code, design patterns, and software architecture

  • Experience with CI/CD and HPC environments

  • Interest or background in:

  • CFD

  • Heat transfer

  • CAD automation

  • Engineering simulations

Bonus Skills

  • Slurm or HPC containerization
  • CAD automation (Autodesk API, Open CASCADE)
  • Generative AI / LLM applications
  • CFD solvers such as OpenFOAM or Ansys

About the company

At MegaCool Technologies, we aren't just making parts; we are solving the most physical bottleneck in the AI revolution: Heat. While traditional data center cooling is reaching its physical limits, we've developed ultra-performant Smartfins technology using proprietary generative algorithms. We are a lean, fast-moving startup bridging the gap between high-level software intelligence and massive-scale hardware manufacturing. If you want to see your code manifest as physical hardware deployed at a global scale, you belong here.

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