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Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.\nTire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.\n The Mechanics & Simulation Development Department is responsible for the development of in-house Finite Element-based (FEM) tire simulation processes and methods, including visualization and analytical tools to provide complete solutions for understanding and optimization of the product.\nThis position is intended to be filled on a full-time basis and is on-site, requiring in-person collaboration with the engineering team. However, applications for part-time employment will be considered in accordance with business needs.\nYour main tasks are:\nDesign and implementation of software architecture for finite element simulation\nImplement numerical methods, solver integrations, and mesh/geometry processing tools\nMaintain and enhance simulation workflows, including pre- and post-processing capabilities\nEnsure high software quality through testing, validation, and careful debugging\nOptimize performance for parallel and high-performance computing environments\nCollaborate with engineering teams to translate physical models into robust software solutions\nSupport modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, code reviews) and continuous improvement\n MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical discipline with several years of relevant work experience\nGood understanding of the physical and material principles governing tire behavior, with the ability to reason from first principles\nStrong proficiency in modern C++ and solid software design principles; Python experience is a plus\nProven experience contributing to open-source frameworks; publicly verifiable contributions are an advantage\nExperience applying agentic coding paradigms to solve real-world problems, with clear evidence of outcomes\nExperience working in Linux environments and with version control (Git)\nStrong attention to detail, with a rigorous approach to debugging, validation, and ensuring correctness in complex software systems\nStrong hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with a proven ability to take ownership and solve problems\nProficient English language skills (written and spoken)\nGood communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across software and engineering teams\nApplications from severely handicapped people are welcome.\n Attractive compensation: We reward exceptional qualifications and experience with an above-tariff salary, with the option of an above-tariff salary\nTime off that truly matters: Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation per year.\nSecure your future: With our company pension plan, we already invest today in your financial security of tomorrow.\nCareer with perspective: We actively support you in shaping your career through individual trainings, access to learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, and a wide range of development opportunities.\nExclusive employee benefits: Take advantage of attractive discounts and a wide range of employee benefits.\nStay fit - nationwide: With our comprehensive range of health and wellness initiatives, you stay active - wherever you are in Germany.\nSustainable mobility: Use our “JobRad” bike leasing program and secure your preferred bicycle at attractive conditions - for more fitness, climate protection, and enjoyment on your daily commute.\nA family-friendly culture: We support you with various offers that help balance work and family life, such as on-site childcare places and free emergency childcare services.\nSupport when it matters most: The Fürstenberg Institute provides you with a confidential external point of contact for professional advice and support in both personal and professional matters.\nA work environment that embraces diversity: Look forward to working in a diverse and international environment through collaboration with our global locations.\nFor more information about the employee benefits you can expect at Continental, please visit our benefits page. If you would like to learn more about our location, feel free to visit our site page: Continental Hannover Stöcken.\nDiversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.\nIf this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values : Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.\nReady to drive with Continental? 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