Research Associate in Software Engineering for Autonomous Driving | wiss. Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d) im Bereich Software Engineering
Technische Universität Clausthal
Job Summary
This role involves cutting-edge research and development in software engineering for reliable and safe automated driving, specifically focusing on autonomous shuttles for public roads. Day-to-day tasks include conceptualizing, designing, and implementing software architectures and prototypes, developing and evaluating methods and software systems directly on a real test vehicle, and applying modern software engineering approaches like agile methods and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong software engineering knowledge, excellent programming skills in Python and C++, and experience with development tools like Git. The position offers the unique opportunity to pursue a PhD while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive, interdisciplinary team.
Required Skills
Education
Master's or Diploma degree (with very good to good grades) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or related fields.
Experience
- Professional experience in software engineering (e.g., software architecture, development processes, quality assurance)
- Experience with common development tools (Git, CI/CD, IDEs, Issue Tracking)
- Strong interest in scientific work and willingness to pursue a PhD
- Desirable: Experience in software testing, runtime monitoring, or automated driving systems development
- Desirable: Knowledge of modern software development methods (e.g., Scrum, model-based development)
- Desirable: Initial experience with scientific publications or project work in complex software system development, especially in software architecture design
Languages
Additional
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD at TU Clausthal. The position is initially for up to 3 years and can be part-time suitable.
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