Software Engineer – CFD Solver Development

Overview

As a CFD solver developer, you will contribute to the core solver capabilities of Simcenter STAR-CCM+. You will design, implement, and maintain robust CFD components and feature enhancements that scale on high-performance, parallel architectures. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to address industrial challenges in turbomachinery, external aerodynamics, and internal combustion engines. Your work directly supports accurate, efficient simulations in a leading multi-physics product. This is a chance to shape cutting-edge CFD technology within Siemens Software and drive impactful software innovations.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid (Remote/Office) work model
• Salary GBP 44,200–68,800 (UK)
• Incentive compensation
• Health and wellness benefits

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core CFD solver components for Simcenter STAR-CCM+
• Ensure high-quality, robust implementation of solver features
• Maintain and improve existing capabilities (bug fixing, refactoring)
• Conceive and implement new features from product management and strategic initiatives
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to drive innovation
• Support peers through design discussions and code reviews

Key requirements

• Master’s or PhD in engineering or physical science
• Expertise in numerical methods for Navier-Stokes equations
• Expertise in numerical modeling of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic applications
• Expertise in object-oriented C++ software development
• Expertise in high-fidelity, high-performance parallel CFD algorithms on heterogeneous architectures including GPUs
• Experience with modern design patterns and software development principles

• Team collaboration
• Communication
• Code review and peer support
• C++ object-oriented development
• High-fidelity parallel CFD on heterogeneous architectures including GPUs
• Navier-Stokes numerical methods

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