Software Engineer – Subsurface / Petrophysics (C++ / Python / Azure)

Description

This role is Contract to hire role

Shift timings : 01:30-10:30PM

Monday-WFH, Tuesday to Friday - WFO

Job Title: Integration Software Engineer (ES – Petrophysics)

Job Description

The Integration Software Engineer role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining subsurface software applications. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, develop, and integrate cloud-native geophysics workflows supporting seismic processing, imaging, and inversion. Key skills include C++, Python, Azure, and application engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain desktop and cloud-based integration solutions using modern software stacks.
• Collaborate with Petrophysicists and engineers to translate domain workflows into robust software applications that reduce subsurface uncertainty and cycle times.
• Build and maintain APIs, integrations, and data pipelines that support well log interpretation, petrophysical analysis, reservoir characterization, and subsurface digital workflows.
• Ensure software quality, usability, and performance through unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployment strategies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Provide technical mentorship and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, computer science, or engineering (master's degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry with subsurface geology and geophysics domain knowledge.
• Proficiency in OOP including C++ and C#, Python, .Net Framework, Azure services, and DevOps.
• Experience with parallel computing, AI/ML technologies, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge and working experience of software architecture & design patterns.
• Understanding authentication and cybersecurity protocols including OAuth.
• Familiarity and experience with OpenGL, Qt, and OSDU is a plus.
• Familiarity with Petrel, Techlog, Studio, and related subsurface tools is a strong plus.

Soft skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a cross-functional collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing business requirements.
• Ability to mentor and grow others' technical capabilities, share knowledge/experience, and collaborate with domain experts.

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Role details

• Experience Range: 5–8 years
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Mandatory and Good to have skills

Subsurface – Petrophysics

• C++
• Python
• Azure
• CI/CD
• QT (Good to have)