Software Engineer Web Interface & Python Backend for Machine Learning Simulator DTU Wind

We seek a talented and engaged software engineer who is eager to contribute to a worldleading research environment and support the development of the first version of a userfriendly software tool that uses physicsinformed neural networks to perform power system dynamic simulations.

The Division for Power and Energy Systems at DTU Wind and Energy Systems conducts cuttingedge research in sustainable reliable and costefficient energy systems for the benefit of society. At DTU Wind and Energy Systems you will be part of a creative and inspiring work environment with about 400 highly skilled and motivated colleagues.

This is an administrative/research-support position and is connected to the ERC ProofofConcept project PINNSim: Power System Simulator based on PhysicsInformed Neural Networks a prestigious grant awarded by the European Research Council. The project aims to translate key outcomes from our ERCfunded grant VeriPhIED into the first steps toward commercialization and realworld application.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will be part of a dynamic working environment with a friendly team atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to grow and further develop your technical professional and personal skills.

We are looking for a software engineer with solid experience in developing webbased interfaces connected to Python this role you will play a key part in linking simulation algorithms with intuitive and userfriendly web applications helping to create stateoftheart simulation tools and enabling capabilities that are the first of their kind.

We are seeking selfmotivated and teamoriented individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with complex technical challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Integrating Python-based simulation code with a modern web-based user interface
• Designing and implementing robust data pipelines to support simulation workflows
• Developing and maintaining scalable backend services
• Designing and refining GUI components in close collaboration with the research team
• Ensuring performance reliability and usability of the web application
• Contributing to architecture decisions and continuous improvement of development processes

A strong candidate will have experience in four or more of the following areas:

• Strong Python skills and experience building web interfaces with Python backends
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g. Django Flask FastAPI or similar)
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g. JavaScript HTML CSS)
• Understanding of software architecture APIs and data integration
• Familiarity with cloud deployment or containerization (Docker CI/CD pipelines)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

As a formal qualification you must have a masters degree in computer science software engineering or a related field.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 1 year.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Rahul Nellikkath or Professor Spyros Chatzivasileiadis

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 May 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc)
• Grade transcripts

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.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the worlds largest centers for wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research innovation research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The departments cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities research institutions and organizations as well as the wind industry.

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DTU is one of Europes leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europes global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13800 students 1600 PhD students and 6500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive stimulating and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.