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Siemens Digital Industries Software

Discrete Phase Model Developer

Herent, Belgium / Remote

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We offer a role with responsibility,independence, and the possibility to contribute proactively. We foster ateamwork culture with room for individual development.

The STAR-CCM+ team is seeking amotivated software engineer to contribute to the development of the LagrangianDiscrete Element Model (DEM). These particle models are successfully applied bymany STAR-CCM+ customers in a wide variety of multi-phase flows where particlesstatistically interact with a flow field. The development team is seeking newopportunities to expand code capability into new areas, with focus on:

• New physics models

• State-of-the-art algorithmsand parallelization techniques

• Performance optimizations forCPU and GPU architectures

• Coupling the DPM physics withthe multi-physics environment of STAR-CCM+

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

Identification of suitable DEMmodels and algorithms with focus on: flow-particle interaction, numericalmethods for flow particle coupling and new discretization techniques

Implementation in a modern,commercial CFD software framework

Code benchmarking andoptimization with focus on serial and parallel performance including:

• SIMD vectorization of new andexisting algorithms

• Effective parallelization ofparticle dynamics across supported platforms including GPUs

• Hybrid shared memory /distributed memory parallelization schemes

Validation, debugging and closecooperation with quality assurance and customer support teams includingresponsibility for customer reported defect identification and resolution.

Working as a part of a widelygeographically distributed software development team, applying Agiledevelopment processes and methodology

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education,and Experience

A suitable candidate isexpected to have:

• Lagrangian Discrete PhaseModel (DPM) experience is a plus

• Masters, PhD or equivalentdegree in mechanical engineering, applied math or computer science

• Knowledge of Lagrangian particlesimulation methods and experience with algorithms and techniques used instatistical particle simulations

• Experience with numericalmethods used in particle-flow coupling

• Excellent communicationskills

• Excellent C++ developmentskills

• Good working knowledge ofparallel programming both in distributed and shared memory

• Experience with modern CPUoptimization and vectorization

• GPU programming is a plus

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Working at Siemens Softwaremeans flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at othertimes is the norm here. We offer phenomenal benefits and rewards, as you'dexpect from a world leader in industrial software.

At Siemens, we are alwayschallenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative anddiverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow 's reality.

Siemens Industry Software is anequal opportunities employer and does not discriminate unlawfully on thegrounds of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage, and civil partnership,pregnancy and parental, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, ortrade union membership.

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Client-provided location(s): Leuven, Belgium
Job ID: Siemens_Digital-409692-en-2
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program