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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Simulation Platform - **Company:** Proxima Fusion's Stellarator - **Location:** München, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Design Studio, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Scientific Computating, Software Systems, TypeScript, Web Applications, Software Organization, ReactJS, Fastapi, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-simulation-platform-proxima-fusion-10127704 ## About the Role * We are seeking a talented software practitioner with a user-first mindset, interested in tackling a diverse mix of challenges: from the optimization of scientific computing workflows to building cloud- and web-based systems for data management, sharing and exploration * Proficient in Python; familiarity with one or more of the following is desirable but not required: Pydantic, JAX, full-stack web development (React, TypeScript, FastAPI), cloud services and cloud-based applications; data management systems * You enjoy staying up to date with current software development best practices and tools, e.g. agentic development or modern data pipelines and scheduling solutions * You enjoy diving into new problems with a continuous learning attitude, absorbing relevant domain knowledge in a dynamic start-up environment INTERVIEW PROCESS * Recruiter Interview (30-60 min) * Technical Screening (30-45 min) * Technical Panel (3x60 min) * CEO call (30 min) ## Description * You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world. * You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals. * Do your life's best work and enjoy the journey. * Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent. YOUR IMPACT * Shape the future of Proxima's simulation platform: imagine and build with us novel solutions for simulation tools that spark joy and reduce time-to-insight * Accelerate Stellarator R&D, at the company at its forefront: we work side by side with researchers and engineers; innovation in simulation tools immediately boosts Proxima Fusion's Stellarator design program WHAT YOU WILL DO * As a platform engineer, you will design, develop and maintain next-generation software solutions for stellarator simulation and design, targeted to human and agentic use: our team manages the full platform from automation of large-scale simulation workflows, to cloud-based data storage that keeps everyone in sync, to applications that foster cross-domain collaboration and knowledge discovery, including integration of AI tools where they actually provide leverage * As a forward-deployed engineer, you will work together with our researchers to apply our tools to specific use cases: guide users to make the most of the available simulation tooling and proactively co-develop applications that unblock their R&D program ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Quantum Tech: Preparing for the Next Leap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1693-quantum-tech-preparing-for-the-next-leap) - [Building and Deploying Multi-Agent Systems with ADK and Vertex AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1918-building-and-deploying-multi-agent-systems-with-adk-and-vertex-ai) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)