Software Developer (3d simulation and robotics software)
Permanent employee,
Full-time
· Espoo, Tampere
Get to know Visual Components
Visual Components is a software company with a global footprint. We are here to help teams who are building tomorrow’s manufacturing find the fastest way from the concept to reality. With our inclusive and easy-to-use 3D simulation software companies can test their ideas in a virtual environment and get proof of concept before making investment decisions.
We build our software using C++, C#, and other Microsoft technologies, as well as Python, to create a comprehensive and sophisticated 3D simulation platform. Visual Components software is a robust and intricate system that allows customers to design production lines, simulate and analyze production flow, perform virtual commissioning projects, and program industrial robots. Our interfaces are visual and user-friendly, making the software simple, fun, and easy to use, yet powerful and complex under the hood.
Our development teams use modern approaches to make the software reliable, efficient, and scalable. We work together in a collaborative environment where everybody can grow and make a real impact on the future of manufacturing.
Today, Visual Components software is used by over 2400 pioneers worldwide, and the tool scales from small local manufacturers to global automotive corporations.
Our Headquarters is in Espoo, Finland and we have branches in Indiana, US, and Munich, Germany. Our team of 24 nationalities and global partner network make Visual Components a truly international company.
The role and the team
We are looking for a Software Developer to join our team working on simulation infrastructure services.
The team members work together on shared goals and are the owners of the team's product area. All our teams also take care of our platform’s upkeep and architecture together with neighboring teams. The team uses modern ways of working and comprises of developers, a testing engineer, and a product owner.
You would join our team located in Espoo and Tampere, but we support you if you want to work remotely from any other place in Finland.
Your impact
You will be developing Visual Components motion services and physics that comprise robot motion controller, rigid body physics simulation leveraging NVIDIA PhysX®, conveyor path systems, mobile robotics and related customer programmable APIs. As a team member, you will be developing new features, maintaining code, and conducting research on new areas as well as refactoring the old where needed.
The skills you will bring
We are seeking a person with a strong attitude to collaborative work, who is not afraid to be proactive, bold to bring up their own opinions, eager to work on various tasks, and take ownership of work. What counts, is passion for learning and developing!
We are looking for both mid- and senior-level developers.
Skills important for this role:
We work with Microsoft technologies and tools
Strong command of C++ is essential for most tasks
C#skills are beneficial with an opportunity to learn on the job (approximately 20% of tasks)
Familiarity withmathematical concepts like matrices and vector calculus, linear algebrais beneficial to ease collaboration on tasks related to 3D simulation and algorithms development
Deep interest or experience in robotics, simulations, or 3D environments
Experience in desktop UI development (WPF or equivalent) is appreciated
Solid communication and collaborative skills
Fluency in speaking and writing in English since it is our working language
We appreciate relevant educational background
Perks of joining us
Competitive salary
The opportunity to further develop and expand your skills and make an impact on our own platform
Flexible working times and remote work
An employer who supports in various life situations
Safe and stable workplace
Skilled co-workers and a supportive supervisor and team
Low hierarchy and flexible and relaxed organizational culture
Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefits, sport & cultural benefit vouchers
At Visual Components, our most valuable assets are our employees. We treat everyone with honesty and transparency, help each other, and do our work with passion. We also enjoy spending time together even after work. Pool tournaments, game nights, after works and sports activities are part of life as a team.
How to apply
Please send your application in English via the form on our career page. We cannot accept applications sent to us via email or private messages due to the GDPR. We will hire a person as soon as we find the right candidate.
Next steps with us
application screening within 3-4 weeks after the application.
online introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist. We will start actively interviewing after 01.01.2025
technical interview with our developers
onsite interview with the team
Recruiter
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please, contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Elena Bazhenova via email elena.bazhenova@visualcomponents.com
With over 20 years in business, Visual Components is one of the pioneers of the 3D manufacturing simulation industry.
Visual Components is a leading developer of 3D manufacturing simulation software and solutions. Founded in 1999 by a team of simulation experts, we started with a humble goal – to make manufacturing design and simulation technology easy to use and accessible to manufacturing organizations of all sizes.
Today, Visual Components is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing simulation industry and trusted technology partner to many leading brands. We offer machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers a simple, quick, and cost-effective solution to design and simulate production lines.
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