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The OpenIoT Research Unit is strongly committed in prototyping and development of innovative solutions for digital agriculture, devoted to advance research and improve agricultural practices worldwide. Our objective is to harness the power of data and technology to address the challenges facing modern agriculture and drive sustainable growth. We are a diverse team of experts passionate about making a positive impact on the global food system.

We are seeking a talented Developer to lead the development of innovative agricultural data platforms supporting research projects. As a Developer, you will be responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing robust and scalable data platforms that enable researchers to analyze and derive insights from agricultural data efficiently. You will collaborate closely with the existing team of researchers, research engineers, and developers of the Research Unit to translate research requirements into functional systems and drive innovation in agricultural technology.

The successful candidates are expected to lead the following tasks:

• Develop and maintain cloud-based applications and systems

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance

• Design, develop, and maintain databases and data ingestion pipelines

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code

• Debug and resolve issues in a timely manner

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in cloud computing

• In addition, it is expected that you will support younger developers within the internal team to reach the assigned goals of design and development.

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The OpenIoT Research Unit is searching for a senior software developer and technologist that will work in the scope of various research and industrial projects in close collaboration with the existing team of researchers, research engineers, and developers of the Research Unit to strengthen the scientific research activities in cloud/edge/fog computing and IoT for Smart Industry and Smart Agriculture.

The successful candidates are expected to lead the following tasks:

• Develop and maintain cloud-based applications and systems

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and ease of maintenance

• Design, develop, and maintain databases and data ingestion pipelines

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code

• Debug and resolve issues in a timely manner

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in cloud computing

• In addition, it is expected that he will be able to directly coordinate younger developers within the internal team to reach the assigned design and development goals.

The OpenIoT RU is searching for a talented and motivated Edge Computing Researcher to join our team.

The ideal candidate will perform research activities on the combination of the following topics to be applied specifically in the field of Internet of Things:

• Edge computing architecture and design: study the design and implementation of edge computing systems and architectures, including the development of frameworks and standards to enable interoperability and seamless integration with existing infrastructure;

• Edge computing resource management: This involves developing techniques and algorithms for efficient resource allocation and management in edge computing systems, including energy optimization, load balancing, and resource provisioning;

• Edge computing performance evaluation and optimization: this involves identifying metrics and developing tools to accurately evaluate the performance and effectiveness of edge computing systems, including latency, throughput, and reliability and applying optimization strategies;

• Edge computing data management: this area of research focuses on developing techniques for managing and analyzing data at the edge of the network, including data storage, retrieval, processing, and analytics.

The target objective is to integrate such technologies and approaches into EU-funded innovation projects targeting the design and development of a novel software architecture to support the delivery of IoT, edge-to-cloud distributed applications. 

The OpenIoT RU is searching for a talented and motivated Edge AI Researcher to join our team.  

The ideal candidate position will perform research activities on the combination of the following topics to be applied in the field of Internet of Things:

• Emerging technologies for embedding AI on constrained devices (such as application of lightweight ML algorithms and tinyML on microcontrollers, sensors and Edge devices);

• Approaches and methodologies for adaptation and optimization of Deep Neural Networks (DNN) to edge devices (such as model compression, model quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, etc.) and related training methodologies; 

• In-network processing for constrained sensing devices;

• Edge to Cloud Continuum Computing Architectures and techniques for intelligence distribution.

The target objective is to integrate such technologies and methodologies into EU-funded innovation projects targeting the design and development of a novel software architecture able to integrate the connected devices through an Internet of Things paradigm.

The OpenIoT RU is searching for talented and motivated Edge Computing developers interested in working on innovation projects, in joint collaboration with edge and cloud researchers.

The ideal candidate position will perform research activities on the combination of the following topics to be applied specifically in the field of Internet of Things:

• Designing distributed applications leveraging both on cloud and edge computing resources;

• Server-side programming, from business logic to data persistence, exploiting CI/CD best practices; 

• Mobile application development;

• Integration of IoT devices using standards protocols for IoT (such as MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, etc.) and of advanced computing technologies (e.g. GPUs) for the efficient execution of AI algorithms in the edge;

• Software testing, troubleshooting and performance optimization (includes usage of metrics and tools to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of edge computing systems, such as latency, throughput, reliability, etc.);

The target objective is to integrate such technologies and approaches into EU-funded innovation projects targeting the design and development of a novel software architecture to support the delivery of IoT, edge-to-cloud distributed applications.

The successful candidate will be part of a growing team with extensive experience in the research on Internet of Things and cognitive technologies.

The OpenIoT Research Unit is conducting relevant projects at the forefront of edge AI research and development. We specialize in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions that drive progress across various industries. Our team is composed of passionate individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in combination with IoT and edge computing.

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team focused on edge AI research projects. As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that leverage AI capabilities at the edge. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and data scientists to bring innovative ideas to life.

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to the following tasks:

• designing, coding, documenting, and debugging software using different technologies in a small development team; 

• search, understand and compose different open-source and state-of-the-art components to build complex use cases and proof-of-concepts;

• development of software components to make the different modules communicate among them;

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• Join the rapidly expanding OpenIoT Research Unit as a Junior Project Manager and dive into the forefront of operational management across prestigious European projects, including EIT and KDT-JU initiatives. With a recent surge in new projects, there has never been a more exciting time to contribute to groundbreaking advancements. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary technical team, enhancing project management activities by transforming complex metrics into clear, actionable insights for all team members. Your primary mission will be to drive projects to successful completion, ensuring adherence to high standards and precise specifications. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

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The OpenIoT RU is searching for a junior software developer who will work on various research and industrial projects in close collaboration with the existing team of researchers, research engineers, and developers of the Unit. The final goal is to strengthen the scientific research and development in cloud/edge/fog computing and IoT for the Smart Industry and Smart Agriculture.

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to the following tasks:

• coding, documenting, and debugging software using different technologies in a small development team;

• development of backend services for data collection, storage, and management using a microservice approach.

• contribute to the development of software applications by adhering to best practices and utilizing standard design patterns.

The OpenIoT RU is searching for a Junior IoT Software Developer that will work in the scope of various research and industrial projects, in close collaboration with the existing team of researchers, research engineers, and developers of the RU.

Her/his typical tasks will include:

• Designing, coding, documenting, and debugging software using different technologies in a small development team

• Fast prototyping and development of embedded IoT solutions with open hardware/software solutions.