The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is a world leading research institute in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, located on two campuses in Stuttgart and Tübingen. The Scientific Coordination Office (SCO) provides support services and manages collaborations, graduate education, and outreach & public engagement.

The newly established Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network (MP AIX) fosters collaborations involving top Max Planck researchers, combining AI capabilities with broad scientific expertise and deep domain knowledge to leverage scientific synergies at the highest level. At the core of MP AIX is its interdisciplinary doctoral fellowship program. Ph.D. students benefit from joint supervision by directors or group leaders from different Max Planck Institutes, with the possibility of co advisors from the ELLIS Network. This unique program thus adds a European perspective, with the ambition to lift Ph.D. education to the next level.

We are looking to hire a

As a web developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a dedicated online application portal for recruiting excellent doctoral researchers within the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network (MP AIX).

• Implement new features in coordination with different stakeholders, including faculty members, scientific coordinators, and doctoral researchers, in collaboration with ELLIS and software development partners.
• Refactor and optimize existing features to improve the overall performance and user experience of the portal.
• Implement and improve separation of concerns within the codebase to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Improve the User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) in coordination with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the cross site coordination team to ensure seamless integration with other systems and processes, and to support the recruiting of excellent doctoral researchers.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience developing web apps and websites as well as with standard web technologies and services
• Experience in Ruby on Rails or a similar MVC-based framework such as Laravel
• Good frontend skills, especially in Javascript
• Experience with databases and basic SQL knowledge (MySQL/ PostgreSQL)
• Basic knowledge of Git and the Linux CLI
• Ideally, the candidate will also have experience with Bootstrap and Google Material Design, experience in gradual refactoring, debugging/ monitoring skills, and experience working with GitLab
• Experience using an automated testing framework, ideally a BDD tool such as Cucumber
• Exposure to web server configuration/admin (nginx)
• Willingness to work on legacy code
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Very good command of English.

As part of the Scientific Coordination Office (SCO), you will join a motivated, international, and diverse team of approximately 30 members. Your place of work will be Tübingen. We offer flexible working hours, the possibility of mobile working, and many other benefits. Salaries and contracts will be based on qualifications and previous professional experience according to the Public Service Wage Agreement (TVöD Bund) guidelines. All social benefits of the public service apply. The position is initially limited to two years.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. At MPI-IS, we celebrate diversity. We deeply believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and backgrounds is key to advancing science. We look for many different skills and abilities. So, even if you don't think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we'd still love to hear from you.

To apply, please include a cover letter, your CV, and letters of recommendation in your application. Please upload it as one PDF file by using our application system.

The position is available at the earliest convenience and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by January 6, 2026.

If you prefer to send a hardcopy application, you may do so. Please send it to: Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Dr. Matthias Tröndle, Max-Planck-Ring 4, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.

Any questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Matthias Tröndle ().

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems
Max-Planck-Ring 4
72076 Tübingen

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