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# Software Developer/Computer Scientist Specialised in AI and Machine Learning

- **Company:** Mpia - Max Planck Institute For Astronomy
- **Location:** Heidelberg, Germany
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Software Architecture, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Metis, Deep Learning, Git, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.eurosciencejobs.com/job_display/294761/Software_Developer_Computer_Scientist_Specialised_in_AI_and_Machine_Learning_MPIA_Max_Planck_Institute_for_Astronomy_Heidelberg_Germany

## About the Role

* A completed degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or a comparable qualification;
 * In-depth knowledge of machine learning, statistics and mathematical modelling would be very helpful;
 * Very good programming skills in Python and confidence in using ML libraries are desirable;
 * Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and, ideally, with big data tools, as well as confidence in using Git and CI/CD pipelines;
 * Good command of English for working in an international team;
 * Willingness to undertake assignments abroad (Europe & Chile).

## Description

We are looking for a member of the software development team within the technical departments on a fixed-term contract for 4 years Software Developer/Computer Scientist (m/f/d) specialised in AI & Machine Learning, Ref. 421 to support the further development and commissioning of the Real-Time Control (RTC) system for the METIS Adaptive Optics (AO) system on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT)., * Model development: Design, training and validation of machine learning (ML) and deep learning models;

 * Pipeline architecture: Building scalable data pipelines and preparing data for model training;
 * AI integration: Integrating ML models into existing software architectures;
 * Evaluation & optimisation: Analysing the performance of models in the METIS AO system and their further development;
 * Tech scouting: Evaluating current research findings and new open-source frameworks for adaptation within the METIS RTC system;
 * Test support: SCAO tests in the MPIA laboratory and at the METIS system level in the Netherlands;
 * Commissioning support: at the ELT in Chile.


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