We are looking for C++ programmers in the Netherlands

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Marieke van Hout - de Groot

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Aug 21, 2025, 6:53:22 AMAug 21
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We’re Hiring C++ Developers, (Junior & Senior)

📍 Enschede, the Netherlands
📌 EU Work Permit Required
❌ No unsolicited agency offers

We are expanding our development team at dGB Earth Sciences and are looking to hire two C++ programmers:

  • 1 Junior Developer (or final-year intern, with the option to transition into full-time)

  • 1 Senior Developer (10+ years of experience)

Interviews will be held in the coming weeks, with the goal of onboarding both candidates by early October.

👉 Please share this opportunity within your network!
⚠️ Applications from candidates without a valid EU work permit cannot be considered.


About the Role

You will contribute to the development and enhancement of OpendTect and its commercial plugins. This includes innovative tools such as our Machine Learning plugin and the HorizonCube global interpretation tool, as well as maintaining and extending the database access API for handling 3D cubes and seismic data.

Your first major project will be to develop a data-access feature for OpendTect using the OSDU Forum’s open-source cloud-based API, tested on our AWS infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance existing features and develop new applications

  • Collaborate with internal and external users to gather requirements

  • Deliver robust, scalable, and user-focused solutions

  • Define milestones and ensure timely delivery

  • Contribute to R&D projects with the OpendTect community

  • Perform unit and integration testing

Additional responsibilities for the Senior role:

  • Code review and mentoring junior developers

  • Leading design discussions and ensuring best practices

  • Monitoring and supporting cloud-based deployments

  • Providing input on 3D visualization strategies


Essential Skills & Qualifications

For Both Roles:

  • Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)

  • Strong C++ development skills

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

  • Proactive, motivated, and analytical mindset

  • Experience with Qt and/or Vulkan

  • Familiarity with databases (SQL), Python, or Unix scripting

Senior Developer – Required:

  • 10+ years of professional experience

  • Strong Qt development skills

  • Experience with cloud development (AWS and/or Azure)

  • Proven track record in code review, mentoring, and team leadership

  • Experience with 3D visualization tools and techniques


Why Join Us?

At dGB Earth Sciences, you’ll help build cutting-edge geoscience software used by a global community. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the future of open-source innovation in energy exploration.


📧 Interested?
Send your CV and motivation letter to in...@dgbes.com


Kind regards,

Marieke

-- 
Marieke van Hout, MSc.
Executive Vice President Asia Pacific


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dGB Earth Sciences
Phone:+31 53 4315155
Available: 
E-mail:
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CET 
marieke...@dgbes.com
Internet:dgbes.com 
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