Job Description

About SKF:
SKF is a global leader in the bearing industry for over a century, known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Our technical knowledge and experience spans reducing friction, enhancing machinery reliability, and optimizing energy efficiency, making us a trusted partner in the industrial, railway, energy, aerospace and various other sectors. Our goal is to create engineering solutions that serve today’s requirements and support tomorrow’s possibilities. Join us in our mission to bring innovative solutions and contribute to a world of reliable motion.

Are you passionate about simulation technology? Want to work in an international team, interact with different branches of SKF and collaborate in challenging projects to develop advanced engineering simulation software?

Then you can be our next

Scientific Software Engineer

SKF is on the lookout for a highly skilled and motivated Scientific Software Engineer to become an integral part of our engineering software development team. This critical role is centered around the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the SimPro application family which is a sophisticated set of software solutions aimed at simulating SKF products and aiding engineers during the bearing selection and development process. The development team is full stack, including UI/UX design, software architecture, system design, AI technology integration and scientific backend algorithms. The selected candidate will be instrumental in collaborating with various SKF departments and customers to create robust and efficient software for bearings and their applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust software applications for engineering analysis and product development.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers/owners to define software requirements and specifications.
• Development and modernization of the software development framework; software architecture and systems design, I/O and postprocessing, build systems & CI/CD, etc.
• Implement or integrate (libraries of) algorithms and models for engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure software quality through extensive testing, validation, and documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest software development trends and technologies relevant to mechanical engineering.
• Provide technical information for testing and support teams.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s with at least 3 years of professional experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, Software Engineering, Scientific computing, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Solid experience in software development, with proficiency in C++ language.
• Experience with software design and architecture, cloud application development, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, Qt development, Python language or developing scientific or engineering software will be a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with mechanical engineering principles.
• Well-developed skills in analyzing issues, solving problems, and staying organized.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

You will enjoy working here if you:

• are motivated by developing advanced simulation technology that helps engineers solve complex, real-world engineering problems
• enjoy working at the intersection of physics and software development
• thrive in a collaborative, engaged, knowledge-sharing environment
• value simplicity, clarity, and high engineering standards
• are motivated by seeing your work create real impact across engineering and product development

What we offer:

• A creative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.

What you’ll love about SKF…

A culture of diversity and inclusion!
SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come asyou are – just be yourself #weareSKF

A Fair and transparent compensation

We provide transparent salary information in line with local legislations to eligible candidates and base our decisions on objective and gender-neutral criteria, such as professional experience, technical skills, to ensure fairness and consistency throughout the recruitment process.

Some additional information

This position will be based in Houten, the Netherlands.

You will report to the Software Development Manager, who is located in Houten, the Netherlands.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Katrin Edelmann, Talent Acquisition Partner Europe & Africa, who is located in Schweinfurt, Germany by email katrin.edelmann@skf.com Please note that we can't accept applications via email

Is this you?
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than July-16-2026 Please note that we can't accept applications via email

To support a transparent process, we may include assessments and before hiring we can verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.