Software Engineer Simulation
TLDR
Contribute to the evolution of a critical simulation product by enhancing its core engine, optimizing performance, and developing robust user tools and integrations.
Get to know Visual Components
At Visual Components, we build simulation technology that powers the future of manufacturing. More than 2,400 professionals worldwide, from small factories to major global manufacturers, use our software to design, visualize, and optimize tomorrow’s production lines.
With over 20 nationalities represented in our Espoo HQ and offices in the US, Germany, and Japan, we’re truly international. We grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire one another. Join us and experience the difference of working with a team that’s passionate about building high-quality engineering solutions.
The role and the team
We are expanding the team responsible for our core simulation engine, the beating heart of how factories and production lines are modeled, executed and analyzed. This is a highly technical role where you will work on:
The simulation execution engine and its performance and scalability
The UI and logic for modeling complex workflows
Data capture, storage, and analytical tools across desktop and cloud environments
Next-generation features such as AI-driven optimization and automatic design evaluation
You will work across architecture, implementation, performance tuning, API design, and large-scale code maintenance, helping evolve a mature and critical product used by industry leaders.
Your impact
As a Software Developer, you will design and implement scalable, maintainable systems, ensuring new features integrate well with existing code. Work will include dealing with technical debt and improving the software to prioritized level. Ensure high standards for code reviews, testing, and documentation, and raising the overall quality of the codebase.
Design, implement, and optimize core simulation engine components in modern C++
Develop UI and workflow tools: flowchart editors, 2D/3D simulation builders, analytics dashboards
Build integrations with AI-driven evaluation and automated reporting systems
Design scalable APIs and contribute to long-term architecture evolution
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features end-to-end
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code in C++ and C#
Improve performance, stability, and overall system quality
The skills you will bring
Strong professional experience with modern C++ (C++17/20 or newer)
Solid experience with C#; Python is a bonus
Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and software architecture
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and collaborate effectively across teams
Experience with robotics, simulation systems, or data analysis is highly beneficial
Proficient English communication skills (spoken and written)
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 benefit, 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, office breakfasts and after works and sports activities are part of our 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
Screening is within 4 weeks of receiving your application
Introductory call with the Engineering Lead of the team
Technical interview on-site with our team
Hiring manager
If you have any questions, please contact the hiring manager Mark de Wit via email [email protected].Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible working times and remote work
Comprehensive personnel benefits
Comprehensive personnel benefits, e.g., learning platforms, extensive occupational health care and health insurance, lunch benefit, sport & cultural benefit vouchers
Visual Components builds advanced 3D simulation software designed specifically for teams in the manufacturing sector. Our tools allow users to test and visualize ideas in a virtual environment, streamlining the journey from concept to production.