10451 Clay Road
Houston, United States
TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. In addition to a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, TGS offers specialized services such as advanced processing and analytics alongside cloud-based data applications and solutions. TGS Prediktor is a leading asset management and real-time data management solutions provider to renewable and energy asset owners.
The Imaging Software Framework Intern will contribute to expanding data format support within our seismic processing and visualization ecosystem. This internship offers hands-on experience with high-performance computing systems, distributed architectures, and large-scale scientific data processing.
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Develop and integrate support for new seismic data formats across our processing platform and visualization applications
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Work with HPC infrastructure and distributed systems to ensure efficient handling of large-scale seismic datasets
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Contribute to visualization capabilities including multi-resolution rendering, data compression, efficient data slicing, and caching strategies
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Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across software development, geophysics, production, and support groups
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Gain practical experience with modern software development practices in a scientific computing environment
Responsibilities:
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Design and implement I/O modules to read and write seismic data, ensuring compatibility with existing processing workflows
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Extend visualization software to support new data formats, including implementation of efficient rendering and data access patterns
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Interface with other developers, support staff, advisors, and production teams to gather requirements and validate implementations
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Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high standards of code quality and knowledge sharing
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Troubleshoot and debug issues related to data format compatibility, performance, and system integration
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Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile development team
Key Competencies:
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Programming experience with a solid foundation in at least one systems-level language (C++ preferred) and familiarity with object-oriented design principles
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Understanding of parallel and distributed computing concepts, including multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
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Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative software development workflows
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Exposure to cloud-native or cloud-enabled development concepts and modern deployment practices
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills with the ability to work through ambiguous requirements
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Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid/remote team environment
Qualifications:
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Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
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Programming proficiency in C++; familiarity with Qt framework and OpenGL is advantageous
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Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development tools
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Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus but not required
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Interest in scientific computing, data visualization, or geophysical applications is beneficial
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Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the broader team
If you are passionate about cloud technology and developer platforms, and ready to help evolve our multi-cloud strategy, please submit your application by 05/29/2026.