Software Engineer - Energy Monitoring and PV Data Platforms

About the role

The Photovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab) at EPFL is looking for a Software Engineer based in Neuchâtel to take responsibility for its monitoring platform and dashboards and to lead a work package within a Horizon Europe project. The role combines hands-on software development with project coordination in an international, multidisciplinary team linked to CSEM and industry.

Key responsibilities

• Own the PV-Lab monitoring platform and dashboards: maintenance, troubleshooting, development, requirement definition and prioritization, and consistent metadata.
• Build applications that collect, validate, process and store data from monitoring sites, sensors and external APIs, ensuring data quality.
• Run containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, automate builds and deployments with GitLab CI/CD, and handle logging, alerts, backups and secure configuration with EPFL IT.
• Lead Horizon Europe work packages: coordinate partners and tasks, plan resources, track milestones and risks, and deliver technical deliverables and progress reports.
• Write maintainable, tested and documented code, support researchers with the platform and share technical knowledge.
• Take part in scientific meetings and conferences and help write scientific papers.
• Mentor students on software development, monitoring and data analysis.

Required profile

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, data engineering, physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong Python skills, including automated testing, debugging and documentation.
• SQL and relational database design, data processing and HTTP API integration.
• Git, collaborative development, Docker and CI/CD; ability to turn user needs into usable dashboards.
• Organizational and communication skills, with independent management of partner contributions and deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Python, SQL, Git, Docker, CI/CD
• Nice to have: Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Grafana, SQLite, Linux administration, web interfaces with HTML/CSS/JavaScript or Python frameworks, time-series data and sensor integration, Horizon Europe project experience, French

What we offer

• A dynamic, interdisciplinary and international working environment at EPFL.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratory resources.
• Collaboration with world-class scientists and industry partners.
• Combination of research, scientific leadership, project management and industrial collaboration.

Applications must be submitted through the online platform. The contract is a one-year fixed-term position starting 1 January 2027, renewable, with an activity rate between 80% and 100%.