Research Software Engineer (f/m/d) Full-time

Research Software Engineer

The Scientific Computing Center is the Information Technology Center of KIT. The Scientific Computing and Simulation (SCS) department provides scientists at KIT and beyond with a wide range of infrastructures and services related to high-performance computing (HPC) and expertise in Research Software Engineering and related services. The HIFIS project supports Research Software Engineers within the Helmholtz Association with Education & Training, Consulting, Platform and Community Services.

Your Tasks

You will:

• Support researchers within the Helmholtz Association by providing advice in the areas of research software engineering (RSE) and high-performance computing (HPC)
• Create your own RSE training courses, extend the existing curriculum and offer them to interested parties from a wide range of scientific domains and career stages
• Collect knowledge and existing technologies in the field of RSE and bring together people with similar problems and solutions
• Keep an eye on new trends, techniques, events and opportunities, evaluate them for the software developers of the Helmholtz Association and provide the community with information about them
• Actively participate in national and international RSE activities such as conferences and workshops, but also in joint position papers and projects

Your Profile

Job requirements:

• You have a Master's degree in the field of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, engineering or related disciplines
• You have a sound understand for modern software engineering practices and ideally already experience with research software
• You have experience as a trainer in the field of RSE and/or HPC or related fields and are eager to expand this knowledge
• In addition, experience in High-Performance Computing and/or at least with one of the common programming languages and tools (e.g. python, C++, FORTRAN, Go, MPI, OpenMP) is considered a plus
• A very good level of written and spoken English (at least B2 level) is required. Good German skills are considered a plus
• You bring good communication skills and experience with working in an interdisciplinary team.

We Offer

• Science for Impact: Engage with topics of societal relevance — in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, part‑time models, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.
• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness: The “KIT‑Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy: Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes, mental‑health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.
• Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job location: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary: Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration: 2029-12-31

Contact person in line-management: Dr. Rene Caspartrene.caspart@kit.edu +49 721 608-25631

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact Dominik Meschar Personalservice (PSE) dominik.meschar@kit.edu +49 721 608-25029

Application up to: 2026-07-03 Job posting number: 260/2026