Software Engineer - Simulation Platform
Job description
Software engineer on the Simulation Platform Team, building Python libraries, cloud data storage, and web applications for stellarator simulation and design, and supporting researchers as an internally-deployed Research Software Engineer.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Munich
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Design, develop and maintain next-generation software solutions for stellarator simulation and design, targeted to human and agentic use
- Build Python libraries enabling automation of large-scale simulation workflows
- Build cloud-based data storage that keeps everyone in sync
- Build web applications that foster cross-domain collaboration and knowledge discovery
- Integrate AI tools where they actually provide leverage
- Work together with researchers to apply our tools to specific use cases
- Guide users to make the most of the available simulation tooling
- Proactively co-develop applications that unblock the R&D program
- Gather feedback and ideas for the next platform improvements
- In your first six months, add features to the in-house simulation pipeline automation system and ensure that AI agents can work with it efficiently
What we're looking for
- Proficient in Python
- User-first mindset
- Enjoy staying up to date with current software development best practices and tools, e.g. agentic development or modern data pipelines and scheduling solutions
- Enjoy diving into new problems with a continuous learning attitude, absorbing relevant domain knowledge in a dynamic start-up environment
- No fusion background needed
Nice to have
- Familiarity with scientific software use cases
- Full-stack web development (React, TypeScript, FastAPI)
- Pydantic
- JAX
- Cloud services and cloud-based applications
- Data management systems
Your team
Simulation Platform Team
A software platform team that balances development of core products with direct support to researchers, adapting to the Stellarator design program's strategy and priorities.
Benefits
- Work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world
- Join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals
- Do your life's best work and enjoy the journey
- Show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent
How to get hired
- 1Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
- 2Technical Screening (30-45 min)
- 3Technical Panel (3x60 min)
- 4CEO call (30 min)
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About Proxima Fusion GmbH
Europe's fastest-growing fusion company
Proxima Fusion is Europe's fastest-growing fusion company and the continent's best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world's first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. Our concept advances the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris, combining stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets.
Mission
Making limitless clean energy a reality by delivering the world's first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.
Key facts
- Fusion energy
- Europe's fastest-growing fusion company
- Europe's best-funded fusion player
- First spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP)
- Backed by over €650M
- Growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford
- Developing two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris
- Advances the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator concept
What they value
- Excellence and ownership across every discipline
- Diversity of thought and experience
- High-performing, diverse team
- Challenges assumptions
- Builds together with purpose