Do you want to help accelerate the green energy transition through scientific software? 

We are looking to expand our software development team with one or more scientific software developers.  We are especially interested in individuals with strong domain knowledge in wind energy or Earth system sciences who are motivated to apply and grow their software development skills.

 As digital tools and data platform become increasingly central to scientific research and its impact, this role plays a key part in ensuring those tools are professional, robust, and widely usable. You’ll help transform scientific insight into high-quality software used by researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders worldwide, turning research into practical, reproducible, scalable solutions.

The job
You will be part of a cross-functional team, developing and advancing the wind industry’s leading resource assessment software as well as large-scale datasets used for wind and renewable-energy analyses. You’ll contribute to tools like PyWAsP and Windkit, and help maintain the widely-used Global Wind Atlas and New European Wind Atlas datasets; you will also contribute through implementation of cutting-edge research results. You may also help our web applications team convert these products into web tools for dissemination, or support researchers with automating and  scaling scientific workflows.

Common tasks will include:

• Integrating new scientific methods into our Fortran and Python-based tools, and verification and validation of the resultant implementations
• Supporting large-scale geospatial global and regional wind data products
• Improving automation, testing, and documentation across the codebase
• Work with our web application team to wrap core tools in high impact web tools
• Engage with stakeholders to understand evolving scientific and technical needs

You don’t need to be a seasoned software developer, as we’re especially interested in scientists and engineers who bring insight into wind resource modelling, boundary layer meteorology, g, climate data, or GIS, and are eager to grow their coding and software development skills.

What we are looking for
We are hiring at both Developer and Junior Developer levels. We are especially interested in candidates who bring scientific insight into wind energy, applied statistical meteorology, climate data, or geo-spatial analysis — with the curiosity and motivation to learn more about these fields.

You do not need to meet every qualification to apply. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could contribute, we encourage you to submit an application.

You might be a good fit if you have experience with one or more of the following:

• A background in wind energy, atmospheric science, Earth system science, or a related technical field (e.g., geophysics, applied physics, mechanical engineering, or environmental modelling)
• Experience working with scientific or geospatial data
• Interest in understanding and working with scientific models written in Fortran
• Programming in Python, especially using tools like xarray, numpy, or pandas
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Linux, and Docker
• Exposure to GIS, remote sensing, or scientific workflow automation

We’re especially interested in candidates who are:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Able to collaborate with researchers and domain experts
• Motivated to make scientific software more usable, reproducible, and impactful

What we offer in return
At DTU, you will help shape the scientific foundations of the renewable energy transition. You’ll contribute to open-source libraries, public datasets, and research software used globally. You’ll work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with time and space to grow your technical skills.

As a software developer at DTU Wind, you will find

• A meaningful role working at the intersection of science and software
• Collaboration with leading researchers in wind energy
• Flexible working conditions and strong support for professional development
• A well-established team with open knowledge-sharing culture
• A chance to work on visible, high-impact tools like the Global Wind Atlas

Salary and appointment terms
Appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and the organization agreement for IT employees (Prosa).

This is a full-time position located at DTU’s Risø Campus in Roskilde, Denmark. We offer flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

The expected start date is 1 January 2026, or as soon as mutually agreed.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 15 October 2025  (23:59 Danish time).  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Technical Lead for Wind Resource Assessment Applications, Neil Davis on +45 93 51 13 11 or neda at dtu dot dk.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems  has led wind energy research, teaching, and commercial activities since the 1970s. With approximately 400 staff, it is the world’s largest public research institute dedicated to wind and energy systems transition. Internationally recognized for pioneering wind technology and smart energy systems, the department is structured into four divisions: Materials and Components, Wind Turbine Technology, Wind Energy Systems, and Power and Energy Systems. In close collaboration with industry and public authorities, DTU Wind and Energy Systems develops cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable energy future and trains the next generation of engineers.

About the Section:  The Resource Assessment and Meteorology section is approximately 28 people, with professors, researchers, PhDs, and software developers. We develop the WAsP model and the PyWAsP interface to the model, along with several other highly important software tools. We carry out research on the atmosphere, and how wind turbines interact with it from a fundamental level to using the latest modelling techniques.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.