Development Engineer – Scientific Software Development for Wind Resource Assessment - DTU Wind

Jobbeskrivelse

Do you want to help accelerate the green energy transition through scientific software? We are looking to expand our software development team with one or more scientific software developers. We are especially interested in individuals with strong domain knowledge in wind energy or Earth system sciences who are motivated to apply and grow their software development skills.

As digital tools and data platform become increasingly central to scientific research and its impact, this role plays a key part in ensuring those tools are professional, robust, and widely usable. You’ll help transform scientific insight into high-quality software used by researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders worldwide, turning research into practical, reproducible, scalable solutions.

The job

You will be part of a cross-functional team, developing and advancing the wind industry’s leading resource assessment software as well as large-scale datasets used for wind and renewable-energy analyses. You’ll contribute to tools like PyWAsP and Windkit, and help maintain the widely-used Global Wind Atlas and New European Wind Atlas datasets; you will also contribute through implementation of cutting-edge research results. You may also help our web applications team convert these products into web tools for dissemination, or support researchers with automating and scaling scientific workflows.

• Integrating new scientific methods into our Fortran and Python-based tools, and verification and validation of the resultant implementations
• Supporting large-scale geospatial global and regional wind data products
• Improving automation, testing, and documentation across the codebase
• Work with our web application team to wrap core tools in high impact web tools
• Engage with stakeholders to understand evolving scientific and technical needs

What we are looking for

We are hiring at both Developer and Junior Developer levels. We are especially interested in candidates who bring scientific insight into wind energy, applied statistical meteorology, climate data, or geo-spatial analysis — with the curiosity and motivation to learn more about these fields.

You do not need to meet every qualification to apply. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could contribute, we encourage you to submit an application.

You might be a good fit if you have experience with one or more of the following:

• A background in wind energy, atmospheric science, Earth system science, or a related technical field (e.g., geophysics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or environmental modelling)
• Experience working with scientific or geospatial data
• Interest in understanding and working with scientific models written in Fortran
• Programming in Python, especially using tools like xarray, numpy, or pandas
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Linux, and Docker
• Exposure to GIS, remote sensing, or scientific workflow automation

What we offer in return

At DTU, you will help shape the scientific foundations of the renewable energy transition. You’ll contribute to open-source libraries, public datasets, and research software used globally. You’ll work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with time and space to grow your technical skills.

As a software developer at DTU Wind, you will find:

• A meaningful role working at the intersection of science and software
• Collaboration with leading researchers in wind energy
• Flexible working conditions and strong support for professional development
• A well-established team with open knowledge-sharing culture
• A chance to work on visible, high-impact tools like the Global Wind Atlas

Salary and appointment terms

Appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for IT employees (Prosa).

This is a full-time position located at DTU’s Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark. We offer flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

The expected start date is 1 January 2026, or as soon as mutually agreed.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 15 October 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Technical Lead for Wind Resource Assessment Applications, Neil Davis on +45 93 51 13 11 or neda at dtu dot dk.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.