Research Software Engineer (m/f/d)

 The Perceiving Systems Department at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is seeking a software developer (m/f/d) with a scientific background and a diverse skill set to conduct and support researchers in creating the next generation of photorealistic digital human head models.

Your tasks

Within the Perceiving Systems Department, a group of researchers found a new technology to make computer graphics faster and more realistic. Max Planck Innovation funds this with the goal of spinning off a company. Your role will be to develop a research prototype in tandem with leading machine learning scientists and integrate it into a game engine. You will also get experience with real-life industrial-grade machine-learning products.

Responsibilities may include:

• Generation of photorealistic images/videos
• Develop software to remove jitter from videos, i.e. to stabilize video using optical flow
• Create demos of virtual humans that look and move like real humans
• Integrate neural networks into game engines

Your profile

• A Master’s degree (or above) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Have experience with 3D models and rendering
• Experience with Python
• Experience with C++ is a plus
• Experience with PyTorch
• Organized, independent, and good communication skills in English

Our offer

The position will be located in the Tübingen site of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. We offer a position that lets you develop useful tools using cutting-edge AI research. You can expect an international environment with regular opportunities for further personal and professional growth. You will work closely with scientists, other engineers, administrative staff, and IT to help achieve the next generation of computer graphics. You will enjoy an open, multicultural, and informal working environment.

Salary and contract will be based on qualifications and previous professional experience according to the Public Service Wage Agreement (TVöD Bund) guidelines. All social benefits of public service apply. The position is initially limited to one year.

Contact and Application:

To apply, please include a cover letter, your CV with contract details of references, and links to code that you have written (e.g. GitHub). Please upload it as one PDF file to our application portal.

The position will be open until filled. Preference will be given to the applications received by February 28, 2023.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Questions related to the position should be addressed to Partha Ghosh at partha.ghosh@tuebingen.mpg.de.

If you prefer to send a hardcopy application, you may do so. Please send it to:

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Partha Ghosh
Perceiving Systems Department
Max-Planck-Ring 4
72076 Tuebingen
Germany