Software Engineer for Extended Reality applications in Architecture and Civil Engineering

Software Engineer for Extended Reality applications in Architecture and Civil Engineering

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The Professorship of Architecture and Human Augmentation and the Design++ at ETH Zürich are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to contribute to the core software development of their research. The position focuses on developing Python and C# libraries for research in architecture, civil engineering and extended reality (XR), building on the open-source COMPAS XR framework developed at ETH Zürich.

Project background

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of computational design, XR, human-computer interaction, and robotic fabrication, with a strong emphasis on creating robust, reusable software foundations for research and prototyping across platforms. The candidate will also join the ‘XR team’ to advance XR technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) for net-zero carbon infrastructure.

Job description

Development and maintenance of Python and C# libraries supporting XR-based research workflows in architecture and civil engineering

Software integration across multiple platforms, in particular Rhino 3D, Grasshopper and Unity

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, architects, civil engineers, and computer scientists

Contribution to open-source development and research-driven prototyping

Integrate image processing and graphics pipelines using existing libraries (SLAM, Structure-from-Motion, radiance fields, and Gaussian Splatting).

Profile

Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with several years of professional experience as a software engineer

Strong proficiency in Python and C#, and experience with multiple programming languages

Experience with plugin-based architectures is a strong advantage

Familiarity in geometry processing, meshes and/or point clouds is an advantage

Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines is an asset

Fluency in English and interest in working in an international, interdisciplinary research environment

Workplace

Workplace

We offer

ETH Zurich is committed 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.

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including:

Letter of motivation

CV (including link to GitHub profile)

Contact details of at least one reference

The deadline for the call is Sunday, 1. March 2026, with a possible start date of 1. April or 1. May. If an alternative start date is required due to a longer notice period in the candidate’s current position, this can be agreed upon.

Please apply exclusively through the ETH Zurich Job Board. Applications submitted by e-mail or post will NOT be considered.

Further information about our research can be found on this 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 point out that pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters, not by artificial intelligence.