> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2472453-w-0066-scientific-programmer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2472453-w-0066-scientific-programmer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (W-0066) Scientific Programmer - **Company:** Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Model Validation, Information Technology - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e027d76cbebbb73 ## About the Role * A degree in computer science, software engineering, physics, or related fields * Excellent programming skills, evidence of collaborative coding and ideally experience with C++ and Kokkos * Experience in high-performance computing * The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively * Interest in working with particle methods and km-scale climate models * Proficiency in English, German language skills are welcome but not required ## Description * Contribute to enabling large-scale ICON simulations coupled with the super-droplet model Cleo for cloud microphysics * Generalise Cleo and its coupling to ICON for a broader range of particle-based use-cases * Collaborate with European partners in the EU funded Lighthouse Code project, PHOENIX (Performance and Heterogeneous Optimised Earth-system modeling with Next-generation ICON eXecution) * Support the model evaluation and development of ICON and Cleo, * Participation in the European Lighthouse code project, developing the state-of-the-art earth-system model ICON and the super-droplet model Cleo * Contribute to a challenging part of science in an international, interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating environment * Access to complex workflows on the cutting edge of what is technologically possible, as well as working for and with an open-source community * Excellent opportunities for further (self-)training and development, self-organized and/or in external courses and events * A network of experienced and innovative colleagues within the institute, and at project partner institutions with a long-proven tradition of sharing knowledge and information * Possibility for flexible time-management and measures to support work-life balance * Attractive benefits including subsidy for public transport across Germany (Deutschlandticket) ## Related Videos - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) - [Introduction to Responsible AI: Balancing Value and Risk](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1972-introduction-to-responsible-ai-balancing-value-and-risk) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Introducing Green IT practices to a large Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/792-introducing-green-it-practices-to-a-large-software-company) - [Building Trustworthy AI in Industry: Beyond Traditional Cybersecurity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1948-building-trustworthy-ai-in-industry-beyond-traditional-cybersecurity) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)