Simula Research Laboratory AS

Kalkulo is a Norwegian company that provides software for technical applications in the areas of Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy. We take pride in developing tailored solutions that improve the business of our customers. Exciting and visionary software tools are developed using Kalkulo's expert competence in visualization, scientific computing, geometric modeling, data-driven modeling, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Kalkulo is owned by, and co-located with, Simula Research Laboratory AS, a publicly owned research institute located outside Oslo, Norway. Simula is conducting ICT research in the fields of communication technology, scientific computing and software engineering. Simula's main objective is to generate new understanding and create vital knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society.

Emphasis on front-end development

Responsibilities

Kalkulo runs large and long-term software development projects together with visionary customers within our focus areas. The successful candidate will strengthen our software development team, and work in close collaboration with our customers. Ideally, we seek a candidate that has experience with both desktop and web-based application development. The products we develop typically involve non-trivial mathematics, 3D visualization and novel user interface concepts. In this position, you will

• Work with domain experts to optimize user experience
• Build amazing GUIs for desktop and Web
• Communicate with international and Norwegian customers

Your profile

Kalkulo is looking for talented and highly motivated people with a strong interest in developing software solutions for scientific applications. We expect that you are self-driven and cooperative and enjoy working in an agile and creative environment.

The typical formal qualification is a Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Physics. We would consider both recent graduates as well as candidates with 1 – 3 years experience.

Your qualifications:

• Competence on building user friendly applications, preferably including some that are based on Web technology
• A strong interest in software development
• Experience with C/C++/OpenGL, and JavaScript/WebGL

Meriting experience: Scientific computing, visualization.

Kalkulo offers

• Exciting and challenging work tasks.
• A culture that appreciates initiative and ideas.
• Highly qualified and inspiring colleagues.
• A vibrant and international working environment consisting of software developers, researchers, students and entrepreneurs.
• Good office facilities located close to the Oslo fjord and 10 minutes drive from the centre of Oslo, the capital of Norway.
• Competitive salary.

Kalkulo wants to achieve a good gender balance, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application requirements

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions and software development experience)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• Names and contact details of at least two references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

If relevant, links to projects or otherwise published code (github/bitbucket, etc.) are welcome.

Note that all attachments MUST be submitted in PDF format, and with the exception of the CV, combined into one single PDF-document in the order specified by the list above.

The application deadline is as soon as possible, but no later than December 10, 2018. Applications will be evaluated continuously.

For further information please contact:

• Are Magnus Bruaset, CEO by e-mail to arem@kalkulo.no

Please use the subject line “Front-end”.

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