As a global provider of marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software, our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients; providing them with the tools they need to de-risk their exploration and maximise their production efficiency.

To mirror this, we offer an unparalleled environment for our employees, one that encourages growth and inclusiveness and where everyone feels valued.

We partner with energy companies to find the natural resources the world needs today, as well as to provide subsurface monitoring and site surveys for energy transition applications, as efficiently and safely as possible.

This is a fantastic time to join Shearwater as we expand our teams to meet the seismic exploration challenges of the future.

The Role

Developed by our experts, Reveal software is a modern, powerful and intuitive solution for demanding seismic data analysis. 

 The versatility and power of our proprietary software platform is demonstrated through its adaptability across different industries. 

 From hydrocarbon exploration and production, through to shallow hazard mapping, geothermal projects, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), the nuclear industry, water resource and deep earth investigations, we to offer a truly integrated solution to meet our client’s needs.

We constantly develop something new and our team of best-in-class developers are the reason Reveal is the most modern seismic processing software in the industry. 

Our software engineers play a pivotal role in designing and developing Reveal, whilst using their experience and knowledge to design new software features.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop an extensive working knowledge of our in-house software application Reveal
• Develop and test geophysical software in Reveal
• Test Algorithms, workflows, and bug fixes
• Update and write software documentation
• Use your programming and coding experience in a creative environment, to identify innovative solutions
• Provide programming support to internal teams

Qualifications

• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineer, or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience in software development
• Development knowledge of C++, and Java
• A foundation-level understanding of Python, boost, MPI, and OpenMP

Previous experience with:

• HPC concepts – nodes, job submission, job queuing, job management.
• Linux
• Source code management and tracking systems
• Experience with software change tracking systems
• Good understanding of measuring algorithm runtime performance
• Demonstrable experience of managing development projects
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design, interfaces, and concepts.

Personal qualities

• A positive attitude and the desire to continuously improve
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Demonstrable communication skills
• Mentoring / team leading
• Strategic thinker
• Presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What does Shearwater offer employees?

The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From acquisition to image processing and research & development, our people innovate collaboratively from sensor to image – a continuous loop between people and technology.

• Working with highly driven, skilled, and dedicated colleagues, both on and offshore
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A culture of transparency and freedom which allows our people to develop in an environment that encourages progression
• A commitment to being the best and finding people who share this vision

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