About Us
At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.
We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.
We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.
The role
As a desktop GUI-focused Software Engineer on the Volsung team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy by creating intuitive, high-performance interfaces for our world-leading geothermal simulation tools. Volsung is Seequent’s flagship geothermal modelling platform, combining reservoir, wellbore and surface network simulation into one powerful yet user-friendly environment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Contribute to the design and development of high-performance simulation features.
Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues across Linux and Windows environments.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipeline improvements to ensure code quality and reliability.
Work with frameworks and libraries like Qt, VTK, CMake.
Actively participate in technical decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate geoscientific requirements into elegant, production-grade software solutions.
To be successful in this role, you should have:
5+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles.
Strong proficiency in C++.
Working knowledge of Python.
Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
Bonus skills that would be an advantage:
Strong mathematical background.
Some knowledge of physics concepts.
Understanding of automated run management and compute service integration.
Frameworks \& Libs: Qt, VTK, CMake.
Comfortable developing on both Linux and Windows.
Additional Information
Office-based working environment, work from our Christchurch office three or more days per week.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.
Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!
Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.
We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground. We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact. We bring our authentic selves to work and are enthusiastic about what we do. Plus, you can expect great benefits; these benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist.
If this posting gets you excited about joining Seequent please apply now!
For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.
How To Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with a covering letter and CV.