We are opening a position as software engineer(s) at the Institute ofSpace Sciences (ICE-CSIC). The candidate will join a group developingcontrol software for the operation and control of astronomicalinstrumentation and telescopes and will be strongly involved in theimplementation and future exploitation of the Cherenkov TelescopeArray observatory (CTAO).CTAO is a multinational, worldwide project to build a new generationof ground-based gamma-ray instrument in the energy rangeextending from some tens of GeV to about 300 TeV. The successfulcandidate will work on supporting the development of the schedulingand the analysis software tools for the control infrastructure of CTAO.Details about the project can be found here: www.Ctao.OrgProfessional profileDegree on Software Engineer or related with an official master (orolder degree that was already equivalent to a current master); atMECES3.Minimum technical skills:Knowledge in C++ and CMakeGood understanding of design patterns.Used to Linux environmentsExperience with git (with a GitLab working environment)Able to write clear high-quality, standardised and usable codeEnglish at a sufficient knowledge, allowing international interactionlevel is a must.Merits to be considered:Used to CI/CD toolsVirtualization with DockerExperience as DevOps engineerExperience in web developmentThe core problem that we are addressing is a form of Job-ShopProblem (JSP), and as a result, experience with optimizationalgorithms and scheduling methods are valued.



Furthermore,knowledge and willingness to dive deeper into AI optimizationalgorithms such as Metaheuristic scheduling, Swarm Intelligence, andEvolutionary Computation would be a plus. Experience onastronomical facilities, and on the ones involved in the project, will beSalary scaleThe contract is intended to be made in CSIC M3 scale, approximately34000 euros gross salary per year (37.5 hrs/week, 22 days of holidays).About the Institute of Space SciencesThe Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) has been distinguishedwith the María de Maeztu Excellence Seal, as one of the top researchcenters in the country. Their areas of research vary from engineeringapplied to several space missions to fundamental physics andcosmology, from high-energy astronomy to theoretical astrophysics.ICE-CSIC is part of the "Consejo Superior de InvestigacionesCientíficas" (CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council). CSIC is thelargest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the thirdlargest in Europe. The Institute is also affiliated with the InstitutICE-CSIC strives to build a culturally diverse community of researchers,dedicated to contributing to an inclusive environment. Weencourage, in particular, applications by women and members ofminorities.ICE-CSIC is located in a modern building on the Campus of theBarcelona. The Campus is well served by public transportation(railways and buses), and a variety of accommodation options can befound both in Barcelona city center and in the smaller towns close tothe University Campus (Cerdanyola, Sabadell, Terrassa, Sant Cugat,Sant Quirze, Rubí, and others).#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Software Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC)
📍 Madrid