Research Engineer: Visual Programming & Live Feedback

ETH Zurich; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zürich's AST Lab invites applications for a Research Engineer to develop the Belvue language within the visual programming project. You will implement language features and developer tooling, and collaborate closely with the language designer.

Role focuses on implementing or improving features in the editor, maintaining the language backend in C++, and contributing to UI and language design within a small, innovative team at ETH Zurich.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills, ideally in C++.
• Experience with building user interfaces, designing reusable software components and working with large software projects.
• Deep understanding and curiosity about different programming paradigms and languages (ideally familiarity with several programming languages including a functional language).
• Good software engineering practices.
• Structured, reliable, and able to work independently within a small team.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience); recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience with web technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Implement or improve features in the visual language program editor (which is bootstrapped in Belvue).
• Add new features or maintain the language implementation in C++.
• Contribute to the user interface and language design.

Job description

ETH Zürich's AST Lab invites applications for a Research Engineer to develop the Belvue language within the visual programming project. You will implement language features and developer tooling, and collaborate closely with the language designer.

Role focuses on implementing or improving features in the editor, maintaining the language backend in C++, and contributing to UI and language design within a small, innovative team at ETH Zurich.