Flexcompute · 2 months ago
CFD Solver Developer
Watertown, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expFlexcompute is an early-stage technology startup that develops ultra-fast simulation technology to help companies design and optimize technology products. They are seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to a modern Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation software, focusing on designing and implementing cutting-edge algorithms. The role involves collaboration with various teams and offers exposure to sophisticated multi-physics simulation and design optimization technologies.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySimulation
Responsibilities
Independently implement, test, and document new solver and meshing features
Profile and optimize feature implementation to improve speed and scalability on CPUs/GPUs
Contribute to a clean and maintainable API for various functionalities
Contribute to general source code maintenance and other relevant software development activities (bug fixes, support, etc)
Collaborate with teams developing the user-interface and scientific visualization tools/technologies
Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and Documentation teams to accomplish product milestones in a timely manner
Follow sound software engineering practices. The code we write today will underpin our platform simulation products for years to come – it needs to be maintainable, extensible and robust
Make user experience a priority. We strive to make the complexity inherent in fluid simulations manageable by way of intuitive controls and straightforward workflows
Deliver robust and high-performance simulations for industrial applications that involve management of large amounts of data
Qualification
Required
Strong background in Fluid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Conjugate Heat Transfer, or adjacent fields
Knowledge of numerical methods for solving discretized Navier Stokes equations for Incompressible or Compressible Flows
Basics of computational geometry and meshing requirements for CFD simulations
Proven experience in and contributions to complex CFD solvers
C++ for scientific computing and Python (or similar) for scripting
Master degree or PhD in an applicable technical field with 0-3 years of industry experience
Familiar with version control systems such as git and the Linux command line
Preferred
Industry experience with implementation and testing of new features in commercial CFD solvers
Prior experience in working collaboratively in a medium sized distributed development team
PhD in Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Linear solvers and convergence acceleration of CFD solvers (Multigrid algorithms, etc)
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Immersed Boundary, Overset, Adaptive Mesh Refinement methods
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Turbulence modeling and wall-functions (RANS, hybrid RANS-LES)
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Multi-physics simulations: including fluid-structure interaction and conjugate heat transfer
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Surface and volumetric meshing for CFD
Expertise in one or more of the following topics: Development of scalable, parallel CFD solvers using MPI, OpenMP, or CUDA
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
401(k) Contribution.
Gym allowance.
Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.
Company
Flexcompute
FlexCompute is an IT company that specializes in providing solutions related to simulation.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$81.86MKey Investors
CoatueNational Science Foundation
2024-07-09Series Unknown· $53M
2021-11-29Series B· $22M
2020-11-19Series Unknown· $5.2M
Leadership Team
Qiqi Wang
Founding Technologist and Chief Visionary
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