Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) High-Performance Computing and Software Engineering

Offer Description

The Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology is a research institute of the Max Planck Society. It was founded in 1992 in the State of Bremen and employs around 200 staff members. In close collaboration with numerous university and non‑university research institutions, we explore the diversity and function of microorganisms in the ocean and their interactions with their environment. Scientists from all over the world, engineers, technicians and administrative staff together make an important contribution to global marine and environmental research.

Position

Scientific Programmer (m/f/d) – High‑Performance Computing and Software Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize model code of HAMOCC for modern supercomputing architectures.
• Enable and improve heterogeneous execution across CPUs and GPUs.
• Lead and contribute to software development, maintain Git repositories, testing and debugging, code review, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to ensure robust, maintainable, and reproducible code.
• Implement performance analysis, profiling, and optimization strategies.
• Support portability across current and future HPC platforms.
• Collaborate with model developers to translate scientific requirements into efficient software solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, computational science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with numerical modelling and analysis and handling of large simulation datasets.
• Strong knowledge of HPC programming (Fortran and C/C++) and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of parallel programming paradigms such as MPI, OpenMP, OpenACC or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with large‑scale scientific software projects, including software testing and debugging, code review workflows.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including Git.
• Fluent in English, with solid scientific writing skills and a strong interest in working collaboratively within an international and interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

This position is initially offered for three years, with continuation beyond the initial term intended, subject to satisfactory performance, applicable legal requirements, and the availability of funding.

You will have a multifaceted job with challenging tasks in an exciting, academic work environment, a high degree of autonomy and creative freedom. Further education opportunities are promoted (external courses and certifications). The compatibility of private life, family and career is valued. You will be paid according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund); allowances are possible depending on qualifications and areas of responsibility.

The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Location

Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Celsiusstraße 1, Bremen, Germany.