Senior Software Engineer

Call for application

http://www.inaf.it/it/lavora-con-noi/concorsi-e-selezioni/posizioni-a-tempo-determinato/tecnologi/2026inaftec-oap-software\_astras-007

Deadline

23 September 2026

Mezzocielo An innovative 1-meter diameter hollow sphere, filled with a liquid featuring optimal optical properties, will simultaneously monitor the entire sky using hundreds of cameras, enabling the real-time study of transient and unpredictable astronomical phenomena.

Role Description The research activity will focus on the conceptual design of the control software for the scientific cameras of the MezzoCielo instrument demonstrator. The role involves collecting and analyzing high-level hardware and software requirements, followed by conceptual design, prototype implementation, and test-based verification. Particular attention will be devoted to the efficient management of the high data throughput generated by the instrument and its integration with scientific pipelines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science; or
• Master's / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science with at least 3 years of documented experience.

**Skills**

• Programming in Python, C, and/or C++;
• System programming in a Linux environment;
• High-performance networking in a Linux environment;
• Software development support tools (version control, build, and testing tools);
• Virtualization techniques.