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In this role, you will develop software solutions for automated driving systems, test them directly on vehicles, and optimize data pipeline architectures to support AI-based applications.
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Your role in the team
- Research and development in the field of software engineering for dependable and safe automated driving systems.
- Conception, design, and implementation of software architectures and prototypes in interdisciplinary projects.
- Development, testing, and evaluation of methods and software systems directly on our real test vehicles for automated driving.
- Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data pipelines for the systematic collection, processing, management, and provision of driving and sensor data to support the development, training, and validation of AI-based automated driving systems.
- Transfer and adaptation of developed automated driving technologies and solutions to other application domains, such as autonomous agricultural machinery and unmanned surface vessels.
- Application of modern software engineering approaches (e.g., agile methods, model-based development, CI/CD pipelines) in concrete research projects.
- Publication of research results at national and international conferences.
- Assistance in preparing lectures, supervising exercises, and mentoring students in our B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed Master's degree or diploma (with excellent to good results) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of software engineering (e.g., software architecture, development processes, quality assurance).
- Strong interest in academic research and willingness to pursue a PhD.
- Independent, structured way of working, quick comprehension, and ability to adapt to new concepts.
- Excellent German language skills (at least C1) and good English skills, both written and spoken.
- A Category B driving license valid for driving in Germany.
Experience
- Very good programming skills (at least in Python and C++); ideally strong hands-on experience with ROS 2.
- Experience in AI development, especially with neural networks.
- Experience with standard software development tools (Git, CI/CD, IDEs, issue tracking).
What we offer
- A family-friendly, collegial working environment in dedicated teams as well as interdisciplinary and varied tasks.
- The opportunity not only to develop innovative software engineering approaches, but also to test them in practice directly on real test vehicles—from the initial simulation to real-world driving.
- An innovative working environment with modern laboratories and simulation environments, as well as direct access to a real automated shuttle used as a test platform for research and development.
- The opportunity to directly apply and evaluate your results in industrial projects.
- The opportunity to pursue a doctorate (PhD) in cooperation with national and international research partners and industry.
- Compensation in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for state government employees (TV-L), as well as an annual bonus at the end of the year under the TV-L and a separate supplementary pension plan (VBL), 30 days of vacation, and time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
- A varied and challenging role in the dynamic environment of a university.
- Work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, part-time options, and remote work within the scope of institutional possibilities.
- Employee health management programs, university sports programs, and corporate benefits.
- Future-oriented development and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of our university.
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About your employer
Die TU Clausthal ist eine moderne Universität mit internationaler Vernetzung inmitten einer besonders schönen Umgebung: Die über 4000 Studierenden und rund 1200 Beschäftigten genießen kurze Wege, einen persönlichen Umgang und die reizvolle Landschaft des Oberharzes. Wir leben kulturelle Vielfalt und Internationalität. Die TU Clausthal ist der wichtigste Wirtschaftsfaktor und die größte Arbeitgeberin der Region.
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