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# Scientific Software Developer

- **Company:** Energy Alternatives, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Profiling, Data Compression, Nvidia CUDA, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Perforce, Posix, Scientific Computating, SQL Databases, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/scientific-software-developer-cgg-services-sas-8844845

## About the Role

As part of the team responsible for ensuring the efficiency, ease of use, reliability, and scalability of the core software for Viridien's proprietary high-performance computing applications on GPU and CPU architectures, this position requires a deep understanding of computational science (especially parallel programming and code optimization), a strong mathematics/physics/engineering background, in-depth knowledge of computer software/hardware architecture, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

In this role, you will develop and maintain high-end geophysical algorithms for seismic processing, imaging, and interpretation. You will participate in design discussions, development, and deployment in large-scale state-of-the-art computing facilities across the world with a geographically dispersed developer team, researcher team, and user base.

Must have current U.S. work authorization or qualify for sponsorship., * Master's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science, or 5 years of hands-on experience in scientific programming

 * Fluency in C/C++ (Fortran also preferred)
 * Experience with UNIX / POSIX programming
 * Highly experienced in debugging / profiling /optimizing
 * Highly experienced with MPI, CUDA, or other type of parallel computing
 * Highly experienced in scientific computing on various types of HPC architecture
 * Experience with full lifecycle of development, including product release
 * Innovative mindset
 * Highly motivated and eager to learn
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

 * Good experience with ML toolbox and optimization for Python codes and libraries
 * Good knowledge of data structure, data compression, and data IO pipelining
 * Familiarity with Perforce (or other source control management software)
 * SQL or other database experience

## Description

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don't hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.


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