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At EPFL, we foster a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace. We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours and on-campus daycare and sports facilities. Our employees also benefit from belonging to a diverse community of 16,000 people – including over 10,000 students and 3,500 researchers – from 120 different countries.

Python Software Engineer (W/M)

Your mission :

The EPFL Blue Brain Project (BBP), situated at the Campus Biotech in Geneva, Switzerland, applies advanced neuroinformatics, data analytics, high-performance computing and simulation-based approaches to the challenge of understanding the structure and function of the mammalian brain in health and disease. BBP provides the community with regular releases of data, models and tools to accelerate neuroscience discovery and clinical translation through open science and global collaboration.

The Blue Brain Project,
is looking for an experienced
Python Software Engineer W/M to strengthen the Neuroscientific Software Engineering team.



Specific responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining a suite of software applications for the data-driven building of models of brains and brain components


• Implementing best practices for maintainable software development, such as testing, continuous integration, rich documentation, adherence to coding standards.


• Interacting with scientific teams on the algorithms and data


• Playing a key role in education and support for scientific staff

Essential skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in the industry in a similar role


• Highly competent in Python


• Good knowledge of software design patterns and models of computation


• Good proficiency in following software development life-cycles, such as versioning (git), debugging, workflows, testing, QA

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the scientific software stack (NumPy, SciPy, …)


• Knowledge in distributed or parallel computing


• Good knowledge in C++ software design/implementation


• DevOps environment experience

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in computer science


• or equivalent experience.


• Experience with software design and maintenance of medium-scale projects


• Detail-oriented, careful and meticulous working attitude


• Self-starter, fast learner, eager to expand your domains of expertise


• Proven ability to work both independently and in team-based environments


• Fluent communication in English (written and spoken)

We offer :

• An internationally visible and rising project in simulation-based research in neuroscience using supercomputers


• A young, dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international working environment


• An opportunity to gain access to new technologies as they emerge


• A beautiful working environment, based at Campus Biotech near the lakeside in Geneva


• Opportunities for skill development through training and conferences

Start date :

As soon as possible
Term of employment :

Fixed-term (CDD)
Work rate :

100%
Duration :

1 year, renewable
Remark :

Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered.apply online