Software Engineer

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term

Gramazio Kohler Research, the Chair of Architecture and Digital Fabrication at the Institute of Technology in Architecture, operates at the forefront of architectural design and production enabled through digital manufacturing techniques. To our infrastructure belongs the Robotic Fabrication Laboratory (RFL), a unique digital construction environment, which allows for world class research in the field of robotic fabrication in architecture and construction.

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled software engineer to work on the development of python libraries for research in architecture and timber construction, based on the open source COMPAS framework developed by ETH Zurich. You will focus on the software development and integration across different CAD packages and work in a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, architects, computer scientists and roboticists. Your projects will include multi-disciplinary collaborations with the timber construction companies and will span a broad spectrum of exciting tasks.

You have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and several years of experience as a software engineer. You have solid experience in multiple programming languages, in particular Python. Experience working with plugin systems is a big plus. Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines is an asset. You are fluent in English and enjoy working in an international, diverse and interdisciplinary team.

Profile

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, especially Python.
• Experience with plugin systems (a big plus).
• Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines (an asset).
• Fluency in English.
• Interest in Open-source.
• Enjoyment of working in an international, diverse, and interdisciplinary team.

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

We offer a multicultural working environment with colleagues from various disciplines. You will have the opportunity to design and architect prototypical software solutions within a larger software framework and apply and test them in the industry.

The position is initially for 1 year with the possibility of renewal.

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Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Letter of motivation
• CV
• GitHub profile
• Contact details of at least two references

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about Gramazio Kohler Research can be found on our website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Gonzalo Casas (casas@arch.ethz.ch) (no applications).

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About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.