Software Engineer / Software Engineeress for Extended Reality applications in Architecture and Civil Engineering

Department of Architecture, Architecture and Human Augmentation

The Professorship of Architecture and Human Augmentation and the Design++ group at ETH Zürich are in search of a highly skilled Software Engineer to contribute to the core software development of their innovative research. This position primarily involves the development of Python and C# libraries aimed at advancing research in architecture, civil engineering, and extended reality (XR), leveraging the open-source COMPAS XR framework established at ETH Zürich.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of Python and C# libraries to support XR-based research workflows in architecture and civil engineering.
• Software integration across multiple platforms, specifically Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, and Unity.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team comprising software engineers, architects, civil engineers, and computer scientists.
• Contribution to open-source development and research-driven prototyping.
• Integration of image processing and graphics pipelines utilizing existing libraries (SLAM, Structure-from-Motion, radiance fields, and Gaussian Splatting).

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field, with several years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C#, along with experience in multiple programming languages.
• Experience with plugin-based architectures is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with geometry processing, meshes, and/or point clouds is beneficial.
• Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines is an asset.
• Fluency in English and a keen interest in working in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.

Our Commitment

ETH Zurich is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and cultivate a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students.

Application Details

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to receiving your application, which should include:

• Letter of motivation
• CV (including a link to your GitHub profile)
• Contact details of at least one reference

The application deadline is Sunday, 1 March 2026, with a possible start date of 1 April or 1 May. If an alternative start date is needed due to a longer notice period in your current position, this can be discussed.

For more information about our research, please visit our website. For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Fabio Scotto at scotto@arch.ethz.ch or Danielle Griego at griego@arch.ethz.ch (no applications).

We would like to emphasize that pre-selection is conducted by our responsible recruiters, not by artificial intelligence.