Algorithm & Software Engineer

Job Description:

Algorithm & Software Engineer

e-GEOS, an ASI / Telespazio company, is one of the main international players in the field of Earth observation and geospatial information.

We are seeking a talented Algorithm & Software Engineer to develop and implement software solutions for Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) processing. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of advanced algorithms leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in InSAR data processing, with the goal of extracting meaningful insights for Ground Motion services.

Activities:

• Software Development for SAR Processing: Develop and maintain software solutions for interferometric SAR processing using modern tools and frameworks and following the Agile approach.
• Algorithm Development: Create and optimize SAR algorithms, propose new ideas, and engage with relevant scientific literature.
• Machine Learning Integration: Implement machine learning models to analyze sensor data, detect patterns, and automate manual quality checks.
• Data Analysis: Develop analysis tools to validate output products.
• Technical Management and Collaboration: contribute to technical offers and bidding process; manage the software development cycle of specific projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Information Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in image and signal processing (e.g., FFT, filters, interpolation).
• Knowledge of probability theory, optimization techniques, and linear programming.
• At least 2 years of experience in scientific Python programming (numpy, scipy, pandas).
• Proven experience with Linux systems.
• Intermediate oral and written English proficiency (B2 level).
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage large-scale datasets.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Considered an advantage):

• Knowledge of SAR systems, including acquisition models, focusing techniques, and calibration.
• Experience in SAR interferometry (InSAR).
• Experience in Earth Observation (EO) data analysis or downstream applications.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or IDL programming languages.
• Experience in cloud computing or High-Performance Computing (HPC), particularly with xarray and dask.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working: