Software Development Scientist

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  • Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
  • Houston, TX, United States
Business:
Digital Solutions
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
3709
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Digital Solutions

We provide engineering software tools and enterprise solutions for managing risk to improve safety and performance across industries, including the maritime, energy, and healthcare sectors. Research, development, implementations and partnerships with our customers have earned us the position as a trusted third-party vendor of software and services. We are accelerating the pace of transition toward the digitalization of systems and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to give customers the efficiency and flexibility of the cloud, including the power and insights from advanced analytics. 

About the role

DNV Digital Solutions is looking for a Software Development Scientist to join the team. We are seeking highly technical individual contributor who thrives on testing theories related to pipeline business needs and seeing these innovative ideas mature into our tools that fit into our products and be loved by our clients. You enjoy collaborating with the Product Managers to hear more about client pain points, and you want to help be the first in our industry to solve them. You want to be an industry leader, write technical papers and present at conferences. You not only dream of new ideas but are willing to put fingers-to-keyboard to develop generic solutions that fit into our products. You think into the future but develop solutions for our market right now. You are obsessively committed to client satisfaction!!

This role is based at our DNV office in Mechanicsburg, PA or Houston, Texas, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain, debug, and sometimes convert current hydraulics engine code as needed for efforts dictated by Delivery Manager
  • Enhance current hydraulic engine code base with new functionality based on requests by Product Management
  • Explore new technology to enhance our domain IP position
  • Uncover and share new insights using data science from the information, data and analytical results produced by the solution portfolio
  • Participate in innovation events such as hackathons with others in the Analytics team or other units within Digital Solutions
  • Work with stakeholders and managers to design and refine features

What we offer
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
  • Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
  • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
  • Career advancement opportunities

    **Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s (Master’s or PhD degree preferred) in engineering, science or mathematics field
  • 8+ years of experience and deep understanding of fluids mechanics and thermodynamics as it relates to the pipeline industry
  • Experience and interest in optimization, linear algebra, numerical analysis, finite difference and finite element methods, partial differential equations
  • Strong knowledge of C++
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is preferred

  • Proficient in the following programming languages and frameworks:
    • Knowledge of JSON
    • Knowledge of Python
    • Able to read and follow FORTRAN code with the goal of converting it to C++
    • Knowledge of C# & .NET
  • Experienced in use of following tools:
    • Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO)
    • Git source control
  • Able to work in a team committed to agile principles using Scrum with Microsoft DevOps
  • Able to perform all phases of software development
  • Able to contribute to testing of the software, including automated unit testing and integration testing
  • Able to manage stakeholder expectations and feedback throughout the software delivery lifecycle
  • Able to work within DNV’s governance processes and agreed development, security, and quality standards
  • Able to produce documentation throughout the software development lifecycle

Soft skills

  • Dedicated and delivery focused who takes initiative, and proactive with communication and collaboration
  • Energetic, outgoing, and committed to innovation. Creative and exploratory
  • Be customer centric and have a commercial mindset
  • Operates with accuracy and attention to detail to provide high quality output within the deadlines.
  • Develops and maintains strong working relationships with peers and clients
  • Collaborates effectively and shares knowledge to ensure successful outcome
  • Good understanding of digitalization and digital transformation as well as strategic fit
  • Team player with strong desire to reach out to other parts of the organization
  • Ability to put the right amount of curiosity and efforts into emerging technologies and trends, quickly measure the "what's in it for us" factor
  • Continuously seek inspiration through external communities, meetings and conferences
  • Good communication skills including the ability to write concisely
  • Has very strong verbal and written English skills

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position* (if sponsorship is not approved)

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, charitable donation matching, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require. Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.