Senior Scientific Software Engineer in Barcelona

Location

Barcelona

Description

Aimsun is looking for a senior scientific software engineer to develop and implement traffic simulation models in C++. You will join our Research and Development team at Aimsun headquarters in central Barcelona. You will work on developing models for Aimsun Next, our state-of-the-art mobility modeling software, and Aimsun Live, our real-time decision support software. You’ll be reporting to the Software Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements
• Analyze, develop and validate computational and mathematical models
• Run performance tests
• Correct software defects
• Write scientific papers
• Participate in R&D projects

Essential Skills

• Strong coding skills in C++
• Fluency in professional written and spoken English
• Demonstrated foundation in traffic flow theory
• Expertise in developing simulation scientific software

Highly Desired

• PhD in computer science, applied mathematics or engineering (transportation)
• Prior experience (academic or commercial) working on traffic signal optimization, transport planning or traffic simulation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in Spanish

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s in physics, mathematics, operations research, computer science or a relevant branch of engineering (preferably transportation)
• European citizenship or European work permit
• Ability to relocate to Barcelona