Job Title: Software Developer / Data Pipeline Engineer
Job Category(s) : Technical
Job Description : We are seeking a software developer to help build and scale data-processing pipelines for large volumes of astronomical data from a range of satellite and ground-based observatories. The role involves transforming research-level machine learning models into robust, scalable systems that can handle diverse astrophysical datasets efficiently.
This position is open in scope: from freelance/contract-based engagements to a longer-term full-time hire, depending on mutual fit and interest.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain scalable data-processing pipelines for astronomical datasets.
Translate machine learning research prototypes into production-ready code.
Optimise algorithms for performance, scalability, and reproducibility.
Use of high-end GPUs capable of real-time detection, classification, and analysis of PetaBytes of astronomical transients data across a large electromagnetic spectrum (radio, optical, X-ray, gamma-ray observations)
Collaborate with scientists and students to integrate workflows into broader research frameworks.
Maintain version control, testing practices, and documentation for codebases.

Application deadline : 2025-11-01
Institutional URL with the announcement : https://main.tifr.res.in/maincampus/viewNoticeFile.php?f=VGdOZlRTbjN2TUVIRjZzSTlTWmNjdz09&s=WFdXaTkwL1ZDTGdxaHp6eHA1bkh1QT09
Announcement Brochure/Poster : JD for software developer.pdf
Name of the Contact Person : Shravan Hanasoge
Affiliation of the Contact Person : Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Email of the Contact Person : hanasoge@tifr.res.in
Other Remarks : N/A