Research Engineer position in NETCOM – NETCOM-lab Group

NETCOM Lab

Deadline for receipt of applications: June 1st, 2026 23:59 AoE (02 June 2026, 13:59h)

The NETCOM-lab Group is looking for a research engineer to join its research effort on large research infrastructures. The research engineer will work under the supervision of Dr. Albert BANCHS, Dr. Carlos Jesús BERNARDOS and Ignacio BERBERANA. The research engineer will be in charge of deploying, configuring and programming a large research infrastructure, managing the access to it and the integration of the current (and future) services in the SLICES-RI infrastructure. The research engineer will also be in charge of helping researchers to deploy research experiments, performing analysis of research data, and administering the equipment of the SLICES-Madrid research infrastructure.

The position requires competences in:

•  Programming in Python, Python, Java, C, CSS, Javascript, C++ and other high-level languages.
•  Web site programming.
•  Statistical knowledge for data analysis.
•  Linux system administration.
•  Network administration.
•  Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
•  Knowledge on electrical cabling and power meters.
•  Bachelor in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.

The position offers:

•  Full-time (40 h/week) contract.
•  The possibility of developing high-end systems and acquiring system administration skills.
•  A chance to gain experience with large research infrastructure platforms.
•  A unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge research experimental platforms.
•  A vibrant, collaborative, multi-cultural and English-speaking environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMDEA Networks Institute aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Until a balanced ratio of men and women has been achieved at the institute, preference will be given to women if applicants have similar qualifications. IMDEA Networks Institute actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (anti-discrimination). People with disabilities who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.