Senior Software Engineer

INAF Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica; Padova; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

INAF Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica in Padova invites applications for a role focused on the conceptual design of the control software for the MezzoCielo instrument demonstrator's scientific cameras. The position involves gathering high-level hardware and software requirements and translating them into a feasible software architecture.

You will implement prototypes, conduct verifications, and ensure efficient handling of the instrument's large data throughput, with integration into existing

Competenze

• PhD or master's/bachelor with 3+ years experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in scientific software design and data pipelines.
• Proven ability to work on high-throughput data systems.

Mansioni

• Conceptual design of the control software for the scientific cameras of MezzoCielo demonstrator.
• Collect and analyze high-level hardware and software requirements.
• Prototype implementation and test-based verification.
• Efficient management of high data throughput and integration with scientific pipelines.

Conoscenze

Python

C/C++

Software tooling

Formazione

PhD in Engineering/Physics/CS

Master/Bachelor in Engineering/Math/CS with 3+ years experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Deadline

23 September 2026

Mezzocielo

An innovative 1-meter diameter hollow sphere, filled with a liquid featuring optimal optical properties, will simultaneously monitor the entire sky using hundreds of cameras, enabling the real-time study of transient and unpredictable astronomical phenomena.

Role Description

The research activity will focus on the conceptual design of the control software for the scientific cameras of the MezzoCielo instrument demonstrator. The role involves collecting and analyzing high-level hardware and software requirements, followed by conceptual design, prototype implementation, and test-based verification. Particular attention will be devoted to the efficient management of the high data throughput generated by the instrument and its integration with scientific pipelines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science; or
• Master's / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science with at least 3 years of documented experience.

Skills

• Programming in Python, C, and/or C++;
• High-performance networking in a Linux environment;
• Software development support tools (version control, build, and testing tools);