Sinopec Tech Houston · 7 hours ago
Finite Element Senior Software Developer - Geomechanics
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSinopec Tech Houston is seeking a Senior Finite Element Software Developer or Advisor responsible for developing 3D finite element method (FEM) software. The role involves collaborating with geoscientists and engineers to support upstream projects through innovative software development for geomechanics analysis and reservoir simulation.
Natural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Will be responsible for developing innovative finite element software based on our in-house FEM parallel computing software
Will develop models, efficient numerical solution, and software for geomechanics and reservoir modeling in Windows and Linux environments
Will work with GUI developer to develop pre- and post-processing codes and graphical user interfaces for the FEM software
Will design, develop, and maintain software and assist in software testing
Will actively contribute to ensure quality in project execution and maintain source code quality
Will create and maintain software documentation
Will share expertise throughout the team
Qualification
Required
Strong and proven programming skills in Fortran, Python or other coding languages
Expert level knowledge and working experience in numerical methods and coding (e.g., FEM, FDM)
Proven experience in parallel computing coding and other high-performance computing
Proven experience of coding in Linux and Windows environments
Practical and hand-on experience in all phases of software development lifecycle
Organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to develop new architectures and frameworks
Self-starter and self-discipline with multi-tasking abilities
High degree of integrity and self-discipline to complete objectives on time
Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle confidential IP of the company
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanics, or related technical field (e.g. geomechanics, geology, reservoir simulation) involving coding
5+ years of working experience as a Software Engineer/Developer in FEM software programming and modeling
Must legally eligible to work in the U.S
Preferred
Experience in programming of 3D visualization is a plus
Software development experience in numerical analysis, reservoir simulation, geoscience, or geomechanics is preferred
Company
Sinopec Tech Houston
Sinopec Tech Houston is a research center for petroleum engineering, exploration, production, and petrochemicals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-05-19
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