Student Software Developer - Digital Simulation

Are you a curious and engaged student looking to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting? Join a global partner in sustainable energy solutions and contribute to the future of wind energy simulation. 

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Modelling 

Vestas Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) develops, tests, and advances the digital backbone of Vestas to support the future of sustainable energy. Within DTS, Simulation Development is a fast-growing department of motivated engineers working to advance how we simulate across wind turbine platforms and modules.

Join our Modelling team as a Student Software Developer, and you’ll contribute to modular product development across our R&D engineering teams in Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO). Using your software development skills, you'll help engineers from various backgrounds by creating tools and solutions that allow them to focus on their core work. 

You’ll get to work with a diverse set of tools and programming languages – an ideal opportunity for curious and skilled student developers. 

Digitalization is at the heart of everything we do at Vestas. Our goal is to make it simple and accessible through golden paths/paved roads – ready-to-use solutions that help engineers without a software background focus on designing world-class wind turbines. 

In this role, you'll support that vision by: 

Making best practices more accessible, such as: 

• Templates for deploying applications to Kubernetes 
• Dash-based website templates 
• Integrating Entra ID into applications 
• Automating pull-request checks and merges 

Contributing to prototype work, such as: 

• Navigating system architecture models (e.g., SysMLv2) to extract relevant data 
• Creating private package repositories for Modelica models 
• Applying new approaches from recent research papers to real-world use cases 

This role is diverse and hands-on. You’ll work with different languages, tools, and technologies – a great fit for student developers who enjoy solving real problems and exploring new ideas. 

Responsibilities 

• Create practical and pragmatic solutions that fulfil a need 
• Create enabling digital tooling for engineers from various backgrounds 
• Convert guidance from the central IT department into simple, concrete tools that help ensure compliance 
• Assist with improving various tools, code bases, pipelines and similar 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled at a Danish university with at least 1.5 years remaining until graduation and studying B.Sc. in Software Development or a related field 
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Rust, Java, HTML, TypeScript/JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash) 
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines 
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, e.g., Azure 
• Interest in or experience with systems modelling and simulation 
• Understanding of DevOps and developer workflows 

Competencies 

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn 
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team and comfortable working with colleagues from diverse technical backgrounds 
• Open to sharing ideas and contributing to continuous improvement 
• Clear communicator, fluent in English 

What we offer 

In the field of Simulation Development, you will encounter engaged colleagues from both software development and engineering disciplines. The workplace promotes an inclusive culture that emphasizes teamwork and open communication. We work towards an effective work-life balance and take pride in establishing an environment that is both approachable and informal while also committed to professionalism and goal achievement. Here, you will work alongside highly skilled and motivated colleagues in an inspiring work environment that encourages professional and personal growth for all individuals.  

As part of a global organization, we offer endless opportunities for development and advancement, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. We prioritize creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that empowers all individuals to thrive and contribute their unique viewpoints and abilities to the collective effort. 

Additional Information 

Your primary workplace will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark, and the position is expected to require approximately 10 hours per week.  

Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be closed or adjusted before the advertised deadline. We therefore encourage you to apply no later than 27 June 2025. 

For further information, please contact Anders Christian Olesen, the Hiring Manager, at ancoe@vestas.com. 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.