Engineer in Computer Science

We have the strength of over 50,000 students and employees. Students who give hope for the future. Employees who every day contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of our time. Our values are based on credibility, trust, and security. By being brave, thinking freely, and creating something new, we together—through great and small actions—build a better future. Welcome to apply for a job with us! We are seeking an engineer in computer science (SkePU/SkeVU system development) for the Department of Computer and Information Science. About the Job You will work in a long-term research and development project in software engineering for distributed, parallel, and heterogeneous computer systems. The duties include further development, application, and documentation of our C++-based open-source programming framework SkePU for heterogeneous parallel systems. Additional tasks include programming advanced low-level software for heterogeneous distributed computer systems and the execution-trace visualizer SkeVU. The job therefore requires excellent familiarity with the SkePU programming framework and the SkeVU visualizer. The work also includes participation in regular project meetings and may include technical meetings and system demonstrations for our collaborating partners. About You We are seeking someone with recently or very soon completed master's studies in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field, with a specialization/master's thesis that matches the duties described above. We want you to have: Excellent familiarity with the SkePU framework and SkeVU Good English skills, both spoken and written Good ability to work independently It is advantageous if you have: A strong background in software engineering and tools, operating systems, compiler technology, and programming of distributed, parallel, and heterogeneous computer systems. Your Workplace The Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) was founded in 1983, but our roots go back to the early 1970s. It is one of the largest computer science departments in northern Europe. Our research covers a broad spectrum of areas, from fundamental computer science to applied fields. Our extensive research also influences our undergraduate and graduate education, leading us to offer courses in several civil and engineering programs, as well as programs in innovative programming, cognitive science, and statistics. Read more: https://liu.se/ida You will work in the Software and Systems division (SAS) and be part of the Software Engineering unit (PELAB). The Software Engineering Laboratory currently has approximately 30 employees. Read more about our activities here https://liu.se/organisation/liu/ida/sas About the Position This is a fixed-term employment until December 31, 2026. The position is 75% full-time. Start date by mutual agreement. Salary and Benefits Linköping University applies individual salary setting. Read more about employee benefits https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner. Union Representatives For information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande. Application Welcome to submit your application with CV and cover letter no later than September 9, 2026. We would appreciate it if you include in your application copies of your grade transcripts for completed courses, your master's thesis according to the profile described above, and other documents certifying your qualifications as well as any references from relevant previous employers. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—it enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is self-evident to uphold the equal value, rights, and opportunities of all. Read about our work on https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/. Welcome with your application! Linköping University has procurement agreements and asks us not to accept direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of job advertisements.

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