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Backed by top VC firms, we are poised to disrupt the billion-dollar engineering simulation industry with our fast-growing trajectory.Flexcompute is seeking an experienced software developer to contribute to a rarefied gas simulation software and AI tool designed for GPUs. The successful candidate will have a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge algorithms with an emphasis on speed, robustness, accuracy, and scalability. This position offers a unique opportunity to explore state-of-the-art rarefied gas prediction and artificial intelligence algorithms in a production environment. The candidate will gain experience working with highly experienced professionals and be an integral part of the product development, release, maintenance, and support phases. Over time, the strong collaborative nature of this role offers exposure to Flexcompute's sophisticated multi-physics simulation and design optimization technologies.What You Will Do:Independently implement, test, and document new solver featuresProfile and optimize feature implementation to improve speed and scalability on CPUs/GPUsContribute to a clean and maintainable API for various functionalitiesContribute to general source code maintenance and other relevant software development activities (bug fixes, support, etc)Collaborate with teams developing agentic user interface and scientific visualization tools/technologiesCollaborate with Product Management, QA, and Documentation teams to accomplish product milestones in a timely mannerFollow sound software engineering practices. The code we write today will underpin our platform simulation products for years to come - it needs to be maintainable, extensible and robustMake user experience a priority. We strive to make the complexity inherent in fluid simulations manageable by way of intuitive controls and straightforward workflowsDeliver robust and high-performance simulations for industrial applications that involve management of large amounts of dataRequirementsStrong background in Rarefied Gas Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Conjugate Heat Transfer, or adjacent fieldsKnowledge of numerical methods for solving rarefied flows such as Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC), Particle-in-Cell (PIC), or lower-fidelity engineering methods; knowledge of solving discretized Navier Stokes equations for compressible flowsBasics of computational geometry and meshing requirements for CFD simulationsProven experience in and contributions to complex rarefied gas or CFD solversC++ for scientific computing and Python (or similar) for scriptingMaster degree or PhD in an applicable technical field with 0-3 years of industry experienceFamiliar with version control systems such as git and the Linux command linePreferred:Industry experience with implementation and testing of new features in commercial gas dynamics or CFD solversPrior experience in working collaboratively in a medium sized distributed development teamPhD in Computational Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace EngineeringExpertise in one or more of the following topics:Rarefied gas dynamics: kinetic theory and molecular gas dynamics, plume impingement (chemical and plasma plumes), plume-surface interactions, reacting plumes, lunar/Martian dust propagation, Hall effect thrusters, etcDirect Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC), Particle-in-Cell (PIC) techniques for modeling rarefied gases or plasmasAI surrogate models of fluid dynamics Surface and volumetric meshing for CFDDevelopment of scalable, parallel CFD solvers using CUDA, HIP, MPI, OpenMPBenefitsCompetitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startupMedical, dental, and vision health insurance401(k) ContributionGym allowanceFriendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkersJoin UsAs our market and products grow, we are rapidly expanding and searching for partners who are eager to grow in a dynamic environment, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and can scale our team. Flexcompute is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities. We firmly believe that talent from diverse backgrounds can bring our company a rich and varied perspective. We warmly welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us on this passionate and challenging journey, together facing the most compelling challenges in engineering computation.Join Flexcompute, where your expertise in advanced computing will contribute to accelerating innovation in various fields for the next industrial renaissance.Flexcompute is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diverse perspectives in achieving our mission. 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