Software Architect for Research Data and AI Infrastructures (m/f/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University of the Helmholtz Association In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge gain to application orientation under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to advance this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22 800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact. The KIT Campus Alpin stands for modern environmental research at the foot of the Zugspitze and combines a holistic, cross-scaling and interdisciplinary view of the Earth system with excellent scientific infrastructure. In a national and international research environment, we work with modern digital technologies, cloud and high-performance computers as well as innovative methods of data and software management on solutions for current environmental and climate issues. Softwarearchitectin (m/d) for research data and AI infrastructures Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Atmospheric Environmental Research (IMKIFU) 3 years and 1 month 01.09.2026 Full time 66.000,00 to 84.000,00 EUR gross per year

As part of this, you will participate in the European research projects GenAI4Earth and FLUID-AI, which develop innovative AI approaches for scientific work and integrate them into modern research infrastructures. While GenAI4Earth focuses on AI-based tools and services, FLUID-AI addresses the further development of interoperable data infrastructures and interfaces for AI-based workflows; both projects are closely integrated into the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and actively contribute to their expansion.

The location comprises in particular: the design, development, scaling and integration of pipelines and workflows for the scientific application of AI methods close cooperation with international project partners as well as researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to translate requirements from research practice into efficient and sustainable services Use and further development of modern technologies and methods in the fields of cloud computing, data management, software development and distributed research infrastructures Coordination and coordination of cross-project work packages and participation in the strategic development of the developed solutions within the EOSC

completed academic studies (Master/Diplom(Uni)) in the field of computer science, data science, geoinformatics or an art related field Promotion or comparable professional experience in science or industry is beneficial Multiannual experience in software, data or infrastructure development, in particular for data-intensive applications, distributed systems and AI-based methods Experience in the design of software and system architectures as well as in the integration of interfaces/APIs knowledge of data-driven, automated or AI-based workflows Interest in research data, digital research structures and AI applications pronounced analytical, conceptual and communicative skills very good English knowledge of word and writing

Research with effect Work on topics of social relevance – in an excellent scientific environment that makes changes possible. Family friendly The “KIT-Family +” program supports you in the reconciliation of family and work – through childcare, holiday offers, a parent-child office and assistance with family care. Flexible working time Use sliding time, mobile work, part-time models and 30 days holiday for an optimal work-life balance. Health Under the motto “Fit in KIT – with body, mind and soul” we promote your health with sports courses, offers for mental health and regular screenings. Individual additional benefits Benefit from an occupational pension scheme (VBL), a monthly grant of 25 euros to the BW job ticket, as well as a variety of offers for culture and leisure. Career and development We support you with a structured integration, diverse training opportunities and individual support. So we strengthen your personal growth. .