Research Engineer – Software Development or DevOps (m/f/div), 80 – 100 %

Research Engineer – Software Development or DevOps (m/f/div), 80 – 100 %

Join the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems as a Research Engineer in software development or DevOps. In this role you will support researchers and engineers in turning research into high‑impact software.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of software solutions for research purposes
• Translation of research code into robust software (optimisation, refactoring)
• Contribution to research projects to enable deployment (containerisation, virtualization)
• Management and diversification of our in‑house software infrastructure (CI/CD)
• Dissemination of good software practices (reviews, tutorials, workshops)
• Maintenance of software libraries and infrastructure

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in computer science, electrical engineering or related discipline
• Several years of experience in software and DevOps engineering
• Team‑player attitude
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• At least two of the following: expertise in C++ and/or Rust and Python; experience in code optimisation and scientific libraries; experience in Agile development; experience with DevOps frameworks (Docker, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD)

What we offer

The position is located in Tübingen with some remote flexibility. Salaries and contract are based on experience according to TVöD guidelines. It is a full‑time contract, initially limited to two years with the possibility of transition to permanent.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The institute strongly encourages application from underrepresented groups and handicapped individuals. A valid work permit for Germany is required for non‑EU citizens; without it applications will not be considered.