Embedded & Systems Software Developer for PETRA IV

Work group:FS-DS

Area of research:Other

Starting date:09.10.2026

Job description:DESY

The DESY Photon-Science Detector Group designs and builds innovative and state-of-the-art X-ray cameras for us in a variety of scientific experiments, in Hamburg and world-wide. We are developing new high-speed cameras for an upcoming major upgrade to our X-ray facilities, PETRA-IV, and improved software is required for camera control, data handling, and interfacing to users and the facility's systems. We are looking for a software developer to work on these tasks together with our experts in detector engineering and scientific computing.With the PETRA IV project, DESY is launching one of the most ambitious and innovative large-scale research projects worldwide. PETRA IV, the most brilliant synchrotron radiation source of the next generation, will be the ultimate 4D X-ray microscope, setting new standards in precision and performance. To implement the project, we are looking for motivated employees who want to get involved in a complex project with international appeal. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV

About your role:

• Developing software for controlling and configuring a large camera system consisting of multiple units
• Developing a system for receiving detector data at high speed on a set of data acquisition PCs, in collaboration with experts in hardware acceleration
• Developing the interfaces between the X-ray camera and the facility's control and scientific computing systems

About you:

• Master's degree in software engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Experience with embedded and/or systems programming
• Experience with both Python and a lower-level language (preferably C++)
• Good standard of English
• Good team player, and the ability to work effectively with experts in other fields (firmware developers and detector engineers)
• Experience with high performance computing
• Experience with high-speed networking

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:Apply now DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.You can find further information here: https://www.desy.de/career/Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESYPersonalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 HamburgPhone: +49 40 8998-3392This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.