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# R&D Engineer (Software Architecture & Automation)

- **Company:** MegaCool Technologies
- **Location:** Rotselaar, Belgium
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Fluid Dynamics, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Slurm, Ansys, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/bedb80001b2e2a2dd0916077bbfb0ec476

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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