Software Developer

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Class Development (M-SD) is one of five operational units within Ship Classification in Maritime. M-SD contributes to Maritime Strategic Goals through initiatives focusing on developing future ways of service delivery to improve customer satisfaction, quality, efficiency, and automation. Digitalization is a key vehicle for success. Our initiatives are organized in development programs. The total number of permanent employees in M-SD is around 110, located at Høvik, Hamburg, Gdynia, Shanghai and Pune. In addition, the unit has sub-contractors on a temporary basis.

Nauticus Hull is a specialized software package developed by DNV for the strength assessment and structural design of ship hulls. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for efficient hull design and verification, ensuring compliance with DNV Rules and IACS Common Structural Rules (CSR) for bulk carriers and oil tankers.

We are now looking for a highly motivated Software Developer to further strengthen our department Calculation tool and our Nauticus Hull development. The unit has 22 employees in Hamburg, Shanghai and Høvik. The vacant position is located at Høvik

Key features include :

3D Model-based structural analysis with integration to OCX (Open Class 3D Exchange format)

Support for both prescriptive and Finite Element Method (FEM) calculations

Integration with popular 3D design and FEM systems like NAPA Steel, ANSYS and MSC Patran

Used by over 275 shipyards and design offices worldwide

Nauticus Hull helps optimize the hull structure during the design process, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

Maintain and further develop our own geometry kernel

Implement new 3D modelling features in close cooperation with product management, domain experts and users

Integrate the Nauticus Hull 3D model with FE calculation

The position reports to Head of Calculation Tools, Pål Wold.

MS-D is driven by people’s competence and motivation to help and support our customers through the consistent delivery of high-quality services. As a member of the MS-D community, you will act in a professional, competent, and service-oriented environment. In return, you will have good opportunities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise and build a strong network with colleagues across locations.

About you

To qualify, we need you to have :

Master or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar experience

3+ years of professional experience in designing, developing, and delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack, including : .NET (C#) and WPF

Experience with 3D geometry / graphics applications and / or experience with 3D FEA(Finite Element Analyses) software

Experience with agile development practices

Experience in the full lifecycle of the application

Visionary with the ability to create new ways of working

Structured and able to deliver on plans and commitments

Good at collaborating across organizational and geographical borders

Customer-focused

Fluent in English, verbal and written

Ability to having fun!

We value :

Curiosity in understanding the problems to be solved

Good documentation and communication skills

Pro-activeness and eagerness to get things done also through others

Willingness to work as a part of a team but also to take ownership of tasks

Passion for learning and utilizing new technologies

Reasons to work with us :

Attractive rewards . We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, subsidised canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

Work / life balance . We offer flexible working hours and workplace, with focus on work / life balance for our employees.

Supportive and caring culture . Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

Career and development . DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

Our Høvik office is located in beautiful surroundings by the sea and can offer access to sailboats, kayaks, tennis courts etc. We have more than 30 activity groups for you to join, as well as gym facilities and a kindergarten located on our premises. It is also worth noting that we offer free parking and shuttle buses to and from Skøyen, Lysaker and Sandvika.

If the above fits you, then please apply for this position by 30th September 2025.

Please submit your CV in English.

If you have any questions, kindly reach out to Pål Wold , Head of Department, Calculation Tools :

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we invite you to be part of this diversity .

DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider with global headquarter in Norway. Operating in more than 100 countries, our purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment.

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