ph3Deadline /h3 p23 September 2026 /p h3Mezzocielo /h3 pAn innovative 1-meter diameter hollow sphere, filled with a liquid featuring optimal optical properties, will simultaneously monitor the entire sky using hundreds of cameras, enabling the real-time study of transient and unpredictable astronomical phenomena. /p h3Role Description /h3 pThe research activity will focus on the conceptual design of the control software for the scientific cameras of the MezzoCielo instrument demonstrator. The role involves collecting and analyzing high-level hardware and software requirements, followed by conceptual design, prototype implementation, and test-based verification.



Particular attention will be devoted to the efficient management of the high data throughput generated by the instrument and its integration with scientific pipelines. /p h3Qualifications /h3 ul liPh.D. in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science; bor /b /li liMaster's / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or Computer Science with at least 3 years of documented experience. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ul liProgramming in Python, C, and/or C++; /li liHigh-performance networking in a Linux environment; /li liSoftware development support tools (version control, build, and testing tools); /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Padova)
🏢 INAF - Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica
📍 Padova