A Junior Developer in the field of GeoAI and Robotics

Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) is a private research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research. Each research area is assigned to a specific research center, of which there are twelve totals. Information regarding the research centers, their activities and production is available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers .

Workplace

The Digital Industry (DI) Center, one of the Centers of the Bruno Kessler Foundation, focuses its research on digital technologies for the manufacturing industry by creating applications for critical systems, adaptive and autonomous systems, advanced perception, diagnostics and prediction systems. The research in the DI Centre also involves fields related to digital agriculture, cultural heritage and geomatics.

The 3DOM research unit of the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK) deals with 3D metrology, 3D reconstruction and geospatial research activities, developing innovative processing methodologies in the field of photogrammetry, geomatics and robotics. More information about the 3DOM unit is available at http://3dom.fbk.eu .

FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed to promoting gender equality. To promote the inclusion of disabled staff as per law 68/99, the Foundation is available and interested in evaluating the applications received for technical-scientific domains that do not correspond exactly to this call.

Job Description

3DOM is looking for a young, skilled and creative team player with expertise in machine and deep learning applied to geospatial data and robotics. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers to operationalize research prototypes and AI solutions related to geospatial data (point clouds, orthoimages, maps, etc.). The candidate should be passionate about geospatial data and AI solutions and will be partially involved in European projects as well as in internal research activities.

Job requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Geomatics or Data Science;
• Experience in ROS for mobile robotics, RViz and Gazebo
• Fluent programming and code developing (Phyton, C/C++, etc.);
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
• Good knowledge of Git and docker;
• Oral and written proficiency in English;
• Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills.

Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:

• Knowledge and expertise in Unreal, Unity, game engine, Blender
• Capacity to write clean, efficient and maintainable code, conducting code reviews to ensure high-quality results;
• Basic knowledge of HPC systems;
• Knowledge and expertise in mobile app development (android / iOS).

Employment

Type of contract : fixed-term contract
Working hours : Full time (38 h per week)
Start date : June/July 2025
Duration : 24 months with the possibility of extending the contract depending on funding
Workplace : Povo, Trento
Gross annual salary: about € 38.500, plus objectives achievements bonus
Benefits : flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, accommodation etc., supplementary pension and health fund, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/

Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form ( https://jobs.fbk.eu/ ). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):

• Detailed CV including relevant past experiences (as an attached document in PDF format);
• Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position).

Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.
For further information or technical issues regarding the application, please contact the People Innovation for Research Department at jobs@fbk.eu .
Candidates who pass the preliminary curricula screening will be contacted shortly afterwards for an interview.
Non selected applicants will be notified of their exclusion at the end of the selection process.
Please note that FBK may contact shortlisted candidates within a period of 12 months, for the selection processes of similar vacancies.
For reasons of professional transparency, the name of the successful candidate will be published on the FBK website following acceptance of the position, as well the list of suitable candidates