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title: 'Lead Scientific Programmer at Datacor'
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# Lead Scientific Programmer at Datacor

- **Company:** Datacor
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/datacor/jobs/5241415007

## Job description

About Us:

Datacor is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our customers’ most difficult problems.

We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at Datacor help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.

GoldSim, a Datacor company, is a world leader in dynamic simulation software for water resources, environmental systems, and complex engineering problems. Our customers use GoldSim to model some of the most challenging questions in engineering and science from managing critical water supplies to assessing the long-term safety of environmental systems.

We are looking for a creative problem-solver to join our development team. This is a senior position where you will have a direct impact as we develop new modeling capabilities to enhance GoldSim, our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation framework. This is a hybrid role between Lead Scientific Programmer / Software Engineer.

## What you’ll Do

- Participate in design discussions and all aspects of the application development across the full development lifecycle, not just the mathematical layer.
- Own the numerical solutions and mathematical/computer science algorithms underlying GoldSim's simulation engine - from the theoretical foundation (equations, algorithm design) through to implementation in our C++ codebase.
- Push practical, real-world improvements to GoldSim's numerical capabilities, and propose new features driven by everyday or discipline-specific customer needs.
- Participate in design discussions across the full development lifecycle, not just the mathematical layer.

Model Building & Verification

- Build GoldSim models that apply and exercise the platform's numerical capabilities - for QA and verification, as example models shipped with the product, and in direct support of customers.
- Use hands-on model-building as a primary way to validate that new or improved algorithms behave correctly in practice.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

- Document both the theoretical basis (equations, algorithm descriptions) and the practical implementation of GoldSim's numerical methods, so this knowledge isn't concentrated in one person.
- Partner with the founding engineer to formalize existing modeling, QA, and support methodology.

Collaboration & Support

- Work alongside the software engineering team to integrate new or improved numerical capabilities into the broader platform.
- Translate business and product requirements into technical specifications.
- Serve as a technical resource for customer support and QA on advanced modeling and numerical questions.
- Communicate technical/mathematical concepts clearly to engineers, QA, and product stakeholders.

Growth & Modernization

- Bring curiosity for modern computational approaches - including applying machine learning to accelerate, approximate, or extend traditional numerical simulation methods.
- Help identify opportunities to modernize GoldSim's existing algorithmic infrastructure.

## Requirements

- Masters or PhD level in science or engineering, with outstanding academic performance.
- Broad experience with applied math and numerical methods for solving science and engineering problems (e.g., matrix algebra, numerical methods for solving partial differential equations).
- Earth sciences or civil engineering background, preferably including contaminant transport modeling.
- Extensive C++ programming experience, ideally in scientific or engineering applications; familiarity with commercial or open-source numerical libraries and frameworks is a plus.
- Proven ability to design and implement practical numerical solutions to real-world problems.
- Good communications skills, must write effectively and enjoy interacting with other team members.
- Experience developing and supporting Windows desktop applications is a plus, as is hands-on experience with data science tools such as MATLAB, R, or Tableau.
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques (e.g., machine learning models, LLM-based tools, or AI-assisted development) to scientific or engineering software is a plus.

## Why GoldSim

Join a team where your work directly shapes software that engineers and scientists rely on around the world. You'll take on meaningful technical challenges, enjoy real autonomy, and help define the future of a product with a global reputation for excellence. We have offices across the US where you have the opportunity to come in as you would like including one in Seattle. EOE Statement:

Datacor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Use of AI During Interviews:

At Datacor, we value thoughtful problem-solving and authentic perspectives. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, we ask that candidates do not use generative AI tools or outside assistance during live interviews unless explicitly stated otherwise. We're interested in hearing your experience, your approach, and how you think through challenges.

## About Datacor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Datacor provides purpose-built business management and engineering simulation software for process manufacturers, chemical distributors, and engineers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no disclosed funding rounds; bootstrapped or private equity-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
- **Founded**: 1981
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Process manufacturing, chemical distribution, engineering simulation
- **Target customers**: B2B – process manufacturers, chemical distributors, and engineering firms of all sizes (SMB to enterprise)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Empower process manufacturers, chemical distributors, and engineers worldwide with advanced business management and engineering simulation software." [datacor.com](https://www.datacor.com/company/about)

## Products & Services
- **Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)**: Integrated business management for process manufacturing and chemical distribution (SaaS/on-premise).
- **Customer Relationship Management (CRM)**: Sales and customer management tailored to the process industries.
- **Manufacturing Execution System (MES)**: Real-time production tracking and control.
- **Warehouse Management System (WMS)**: Inventory and warehouse optimization.
- **Formulation**: Recipe and formula management for chemicals, food, and animal nutrition.
- **Regulatory Control**: Compliance and labeling for hazardous materials.
- **Asset Tracking**: Equipment and container tracking.
- **Nutrition Labeling**: Automated nutrition facts generation.
- **Feed ERP**: Specialized ERP for animal feed manufacturers.
- **Chemical Process Simulation**: Engineering simulation for chemical processes (e.g., CHEMCAD).
- **Flow Simulation**: Fluid flow and piping system analysis (e.g., AFT Fathom, Arrow).
- **Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)**: Lab data management.
- **Statistical Quality Control (SQC)**: Quality monitoring and analysis.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $57 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacorinc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; the company has made several acquisitions (Baytek International, Chemstations, Format Solutions, GoldSim, Infonetics) indicating private equity or internal funding.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 24% year-over-year to 264 employees (as of mid-2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacorinc)
  - Acquired Baytek International in May 2025, expanding ERP capabilities.
  - Hiring for AI Optimization Engineer and Senior Lead Product Manager, Data Platform & Analytics – signaling investment in AI and data.
  - Remote-first global team spanning 37+ U.S. states and countries (Costa Rica, UK, South Africa, India, Canada).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep industry expertise**: 40+ years focused exclusively on process manufacturing, chemical distribution, and engineering – a niche most generalist ERP vendors cannot match.
- **Comprehensive suite**: Covers ERP, CRM, MES, WMS, simulation, LIMS, and regulatory – a one-stop platform for process industries.
- **Proven track record**: Thousands of customers and a history of acquisitions that broaden capabilities without diluting focus.
- **Engineering simulation leadership**: Products like CHEMCAD and AFT Fathom are established standards in chemical and fluid flow simulation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Continuous improvement** – incremental and long-term advancements in software and services.
- **AI and data platform** – recent hires for AI Optimization Engineer and Senior Lead Product Manager for Data Platform & Analytics, plus a Chief AI Officer, indicate a push toward AI-driven insights.
- **Global expansion** – growing presence in Costa Rica and other regions to support a remote-first workforce.
- **Customer-centric innovation** – emphasis on synthesizing customer feedback and market research to develop competitive advantages.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: Work from anywhere in the U.S. or select international locations; offices in Florham Park (NJ), Colorado Springs, Houston, Corpus Christi, and San Jose (Costa Rica). [careers.datacor.com](https://www.datacor.com/company/careers)
- **Flexible time off (FTO)** and paid parental leave.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Premier medical, vision, dental with company-funded HRA, 401(k) with company contribution, competitive pay and bonus programs.
- **Growth opportunities**: 13 open roles as of mid-2025 across development (AI, simulation, data), implementation, product, sales, and support. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/datacor)
- **Values-driven**: Core values – Focus on Customer Experience, Continuous Improvement, Industry Experts and Innovators, One Team.
- **Engineering culture**: Roles like Senior Software Engineer – Engineering Simulation Group and AI Optimization Engineer highlight technical depth and impact.

## Sources
1. [datacor.com](https://www.datacor.com/) – Main website and product overview
2. [datacor.com/company/about](https://www.datacor.com/company/about) – About Us, history, solutions
3. [datacor.com/company/careers](https://www.datacor.com/company/careers) – Careers page, benefits, culture
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/datacor](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/datacor) – Current job openings
5. [linkedin.com/company/datacorinc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacorinc) – LinkedIn company profile (revenue, headcount, acquisitions, employee growth)

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