Senior Software Specialist

Wood Thilsted is a purpose-driven company, delivering engineering consultancy services to speed the global energy transition and to deliver well-being to our employees. We have been consistently successful in attracting the most competent and experienced design specialists, passionate about working in the global wind industry. Our team of world-class engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and optimised solutions that empower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiency.

Our team of world-class engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and optimised solutions that empower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiency. We operate globally, supporting projects located in Asia, North America and Northern Europe. We currently employ a staff of over 180, most based in the UK and Denmark but also in offices in Taiwan, Japan, Poland and the USA with a continued growth foreseen in the near future.

We are now searching for a highly capable Senior Software Specialist in our Software and Tools Development Team. As a Senior Software Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our in-house software packages, as well as interfaces to other engineering tools. Innovation through automation is at the core of how we work, so you should have the ambition to push boundaries and build smarter, faster workflows. Your work will directly impact the performance, accuracy, and usability of our in-house tools used by our engineers. This role is open in Denmark and our offices within this region are Copenhagen, Vejle, and Aarhus.

Areas of Responsibility:

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain engineering software tools using MATLAB and Python, focusing on numerical methods, scientific computing, and optimization.
• Develop and integrate algorithms to support advanced simulation and data analysis.
• Develop automated workflows and associated documentation, e.g. parameterized LaTeX reports as well as result visualization (model exchange via web interfaces)
  
  

Infrastructure & DevOps

• Build and implement DevOps/ CICD pipelines to streamline software development and deployment.
• Contribute to scaling and maintaining our in-house HPC cluster using Docker, Kubernetes, and HTCondor, with potential cloud integration.
  
  

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with IT to ensure software infrastructure and deployment environments are aligned and fully supported.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to engineering teams using our tools.
  
  

Innovation & Automation

• Integrate AI/ML capabilities, including Large Language Models (LLMs), into workflows to enhance decision-making and process automation.
• Develop interfaces with SQL and PostgreSQL databases for efficient data management and system integration.
  
  

Your Background:

Required:

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python, particularly for numerical modelling and scientific computing.
• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control, automated workflows, and collaborative software development.
• Understanding of CICD practices and DevOps principles.
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.
  
  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with machine learning and AI tools and working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI or Hugging Face.
• Experience with LaTeX for typesetting
• Experience working with both SQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and technical disciplines.
  
  

In return, we offer you excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competences, and work on interesting projects. At Wood Thilsted, we care about our people, and we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviors that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in delivery. Besides this we also offer competitive salary packages, pension, health and life insurance as well as flexibility in working hours and locations.

In case of any further questions, please reach out to Phani K, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected].

Please apply at the careers site where you can upload your CV and enter your details for consideration. Attaching a cover letter to your application is not required. Instead, include a few sentences in your resume/CV briefly explaining your motivation for applying. To maintain a fair recruitment process, please do not add a photo to your CV. We look forward to hearing from you. We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process and providing equal opportunities for all our job candidates. We are happy to accommodate any adjustments you may need during the application and hiring process. While this job opening does not have a fixed deadline, please make sure that you apply as soon as possible. We are going to close the application as soon as we get enough candidates.

At Wood Thilsted, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong. We believe that diversity drives excellence and makes us stronger. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and bias, where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.