Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer Job Details | TU Delft

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Do you have a passion for driving innovation, and advancing science? Do you like providing bespoke consulting services & developing software for research projects?

The Research Engineering and Infrastructure Team (REIT) is currently looking for candidates to fill one position as a Research Software Engineer.

As a Research Software Engineer, you will be collaborating with researchers on projects across diverse domains, such as artificial intelligence, intelligent human/agent interactions, bioinformatics, computer graphics and visualizations, software engineering, data management and engineering, information systems, cyber security, high performance computing and embedded systems.

You will typically be working on two research projects simultaneously, with your engagement in projects varying from a few weeks to multi-year collaborations. You will be liaising with researchers to understand their requirements, developing and implementing solutions, while documenting them along the way.

REIT collaborates with all sections at the computer science departments of TU Delft. We are looking for a wide range of skills, for example:

Planning, designing and implementing software solutions, including HPC, edge, and embedded software

Implementing, training and deploying machine learning models

Developing data processing and analysis pipelines, including visualizations

Promoting best practices for reproducible and open research

As a member of REIT, you will be joining a group of friendly and dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds. We explicitly encourage our engineers to continuously develop their skills and to explore fields outside their main area of expertise.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are widening our contribution to the research and teaching community. We constantly strive to find innovative and efficient ways to solve problems and enable high-quality research. At REIT, we welcome candidates who can help shape this vision.

Master or PhD degree in a computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or similar

Fluency in one or more modern programming languages commonly used in research (Python, C/C++, Rust etc.). Demonstrable use of other programming languages together with a keen interest in learning new languages is also welcome.

Enthusiasm and ability to rapidly acquire fluency of new technologies and fields.

Capable of switching focus between different projects and teams (over time)

An understanding and willingness to keep up to date and implement best practices for software development and analyses (such as version control, issue tracking, automated testing, continuous integration etc.) for reproducible research.

Experience with developing web applications and interactive visualizations is a plus

Strong social and communicative skills (in English)

Team player/experience of working in a team

Experience in one of the following would be a bonus:

Language models, including privacy-preserving large language models

Machine Learning/ Reinforcement Learning/ Pattern Recognition/ Signal Processing

Computer Vision, Affective Computing, or Wearable Computing

Designing and testing embedded systems, including PCB prototyping

Due to Dutch regulations, only candidates from EU countries or those with a valid Dutch work permit are eligible for this position.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment – which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click  here  to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Duration of contract is 1 year Temporary with prospect of permanent

A salary based on Scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €3546 - €5538 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.

The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.

Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.

Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.

Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.

Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Avishek Anand, via [staat bij de werkgever] .

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 31 August 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:

Motivational letter telling us why you would like to become part of the Research Engineering and Infrastructure Team, and how your skills and experience would complement the team

You can address your application to Avishek Anand.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment