Research Software Engineer (w/m/d)

The Center for Research Software Engineering (RSE Center) currently being established at the University of Stuttgart supports researchers in the professional development, sustainable provision, and quality assurance of research software. As an institutional hub, the RSE Center strengthens the visibility of research software as an integral component of modern science and promotes reproducible, efficient research processes.

The Center offers consulting services, in-house software development, training, and close connections to central university facilities. By pooling expertise and building a pool of RSE positions, it helps to provide targeted support for third-party funded projects and to create university-wide synergies. The RSE Center is part of the University of Stuttgart’s digital research infrastructure and actively networks with national and international initiatives.

As part of the RSE Center, you will actively help shape the University of Stuttgart’s digital research landscape. You will work at the interface between research and infrastructure and contribute to the successful implementation of scientific projects through FAIR software solutions.

You will support the management of the RSE Center and the participating researchers in establishing, implementing, and further developing the Center’s services. Your core responsibilities include:

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  Building up and organizing the RSE Center: You will contribute to the conceptual and organizational setup of the Center, further develop service processes, and help establish the Center as an institutional point of contact.

  
  


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  Software provision and support: You will operate and maintain internal software solutions (e.g., web servers, app stores), implement licensing models, and provide experimental environments for empirical studies.

  
  


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  Software development in projects: You will program in C#/Unity, Python, Java/Processing, JavaScript and/or C++ and support researchers in implementing software projects.

  
  


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  Technical infrastructure and administration: You will manage technical equipment (robotic systems, VR equipment, lab computers, tablets), provide user training, and support IT security, network structures, and web presence.

  
  

Required criteria

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  Completed university degree (at least at master’s level)

  
  


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  Several years of experience in research software development

  
  


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  Proficient application knowledge in at least two of the following programming languages: C#/Unity, Python, Java, JavaScript, C++

  
  


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  Experience in cross-platform development (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)

  
  


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  Confident use of RSE tools and methods (version control, TDD, CI, AI agents, …)

  
  


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  Fluent German and English (each at least C1 level)

  
  

Desirable

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  PhD

  
  


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  Demonstrable communication and organizational skills in interdisciplinary work contexts, e.g., through supervision of research projects or training

  
  


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  Experience with content management systems (OpenCMS, Typo3, WordPress)

  
  


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  Experience in technical administration

  
  

• Impactful work: Work in an exciting position in an international academic environment with remuneration up to TV-L E13 and numerous additional benefits (annual bonus, asset-building benefits, additional pension provisions)


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  Flexibility: Flexible working hours and remote work (as far as operationally possible) by arrangement, 30 vacation days, additional days off at Christmas and New Year’s Eve

  
  


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  Professional development: Participation in conferences, training courses, and mentoring programs

  
  


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  Networking: Integration into the national and international RSE community

  
  


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  Perspectives: The position is initially fixed-term; however, conversion to a permanent position is intended

  
  


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  Mobility & health: Excellent public transport connections, discounted JobTicket, JobRad, ride-sharing platform “Stuttgart fährt mit”, occupational health management with sports, mental health, and prevention offerings, discounted cafeteria, corporate benefits, and housing exchange