Senior Software Engineer (Technical Computing)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++/Python): Building and optimizing cloud-capable geoscience computing algorithms with an accent on high-performance computing and scalability. Focus on GPU/CPU optimization, parallelization strategies, and transitioning desktop algorithms to scalable cloud-native solutions.

Location: Hybrid (Christchurch, New Zealand). Must work from the office three or more days per week

Company

hirify.global provides world-leading technology for Earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground to make better decisions sustainably.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain shared frameworks enabling geoscience compute workloads in the cloud.
• Support the transition of existing desktop-based algorithms into scalable cloud-native solutions.
• Develop and optimize computational algorithms for performance and scalability on CPUs and GPUs.
• Implement parallelization strategies and high-performance computing approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (geotech, geophysics, geostatistics) to deliver compute capabilities.
• Provide technical direction, lead discussions, and contribute to code reviews for performance-focused development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in designing and developing scalable, testable code.
• Strong software engineering experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience in performance profiling, optimization, and parallel computing or distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of clean architecture and scalable software design principles.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Exposure to or interest in GPU programming (e.g., CUDA).
• Familiarity with cloud environments.
• Interest in mathematics, science, or computational problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative environment with a culture of open-mindedness and ownership.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee share purchase plan in most locations.
• Continuous learning, career growth opportunities, and wellbeing programs.
• Vibrant office hubs featuring barista coffee, games, and regular team events.
• Paid day each year for volunteering.