PhD in gradient-based optimization or a closely related field.
Excellent programming skills in C++ and Java.
Deep understanding of numerical methods for differential equations.
Experience in developing large-scale software projects is preferred.
Knowledge of software profiling and performance optimization is a plus.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the analysis and specification of new numerical methods.
Implement new functionalities in C++ and Java.
Test and document new features and improvements.
Work collaboratively within the Numerical Analysis group.
Take ownership of existing codebase and enhance its development.
Benefits
Opportunity to expand knowledge across various engineering fields.
Work with highly creative and qualified teams with diverse experiences.
Career growth in a fast-paced, high-tech software environment.
Casual office atmosphere with amenities like free gym access.
Full Job Description
COMSOL, Inc. is seeking software developers to join its Numerical Analysis group in the Burlington, MA office. You will work on the Optimization Module, an add-on product to COMSOL Multiphysics® that includes a suite of gradient-based and gradient-free optimization solvers. A core technology of COMSOL Multiphysics is the symbolic differentiation of partial differential equations, which provides significant flexibility in defining and solving optimization problems. In particular, this technology enables users to define custom objective functions and efficiently compute the derivatives required by gradient-based optimization methods. As part of the Numerical Analysis group, you will contribute to the analysis and specification of new numerical methods and functionality, their implementation in C++ and Java, testing, and documentation.
Your Profile
You are passionate about solving challenging problems and motivated to go above and beyond in your work. You are flexible, value teamwork, and understand the importance of putting the user at the center. You are comfortable working with an existing codebase, understanding how it works, and taking ownership of its development.
Requirements
PhD in gradient-based optimization or a closely related field.
Excellent programming skills.
Deep understanding of numerical methods for differential equations.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Development of large-scale software projects.
Software profiling and performance optimization.
User interface design.
Design and implementation of interfaces to numerical libraries.
COMSOL Offers
A challenging opportunity to expand your knowledge in a wide variety of application areas and to work on problems spanning multiple engineering fields.
Highly creative and qualified teams with a diversity of experience.
Great career opportunities at a fast-paced, high-tech software company.
Casual atmosphere in a spacious office, with free access to gym.
