Software Engineer for Centre for Software Technology (CST)

The Centre for Software Technology (CST) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Vejle is seeking a Software Engineer to support the establishment of the centre and its laboratories. The centre focuses on software engineering, interaction technology, and AI research and education in collaboration with industry partners.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prototyping interactive technologies (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, circuits, microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators).
• Software development for advanced interaction technologies, intelligent systems, and cyber-physical systems (e.g., critical infrastructure and healthcare).
• Developing and maintaining laboratory infrastructures in collaboration with researchers.
• Supporting research and educational activities.
• Managing lab space, including inventory, supplies, safety procedures, and training for specialized fabrication equipment.
• Digital and physical fabrication using laser cutters, 3D printers, 3D modeling, and creating robust physical artifacts.
• Participating in business development with local industry and the municipality.
• Implementing AI technologies effectively, ethically, and systematically in engineering applications.

Requirements:
The applicant should possess one or more of the following competencies:

• Experience with industry and academia collaboration projects.
• Experience implementing software solutions in various programming languages.
• Experience managing lab space and providing training for fabrication equipment.
• Experience with prototyping interactive technologies and digital/physical fabrication.
• Experience with software development processes and methods.
• Experience with software development infrastructures (e.g., Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud).
• Experience with middleware, services, microservices, and databases.
• Experience with Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, and the ethical aspects of GenAI.
• Experience with data engineering and machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Documented qualifications such as a degree in software engineering, interaction technologies, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, or relevant job experience.
• Ability to achieve a Danish security clearance for critical technology development.

Work Conditions and Benefits:

• Full-time position starting January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with opportunities to work on various research projects.
• Opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Salary is determined according to the applicable collective agreement based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.",