Jobs

We are regularly seeking dedicated student assistants (HiWis / WiHis) to work on exciting projects in the field of Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization. If you are interested and have solid programming experience in C++ and/or C#, along with familiarity with game engines such as Unreal and Unity, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to explore the research topics of our staff and submit your HiWi application to office@vr.rwth-aachen.de. In your application, we request the following materials: a CV, a transcript of grades, a list of research topics you are particularly interested in, and(optionally) a link to a code repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)showcasing your coding skills.

Additionally, any open positions for highly qualified PhD candidates, postdocs, or software developers with a strong interest in Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization will be advertised below. If no positions are currently listed or if you are interested in exploring other opportunities with us, we encourage you to send an unsolicited application with all supporting materials to office@vr.rwth-aachen.de.

Software Developer for Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization (m/f/d)

We are excited to announce that our team is seeking a full-time software developer for a two-year position, with applications open until November 17th. Please find more information at RWTH Jobs Portal ( in German only).

If you are passionate about working with Virtual Reality (VR) and high-performance visualization hardware, you might be exactly the right person to enrich our team with initiative, creativity, and dedication.

Your Qualifications:

Successfully completed vocational training as a Mathematical Technical Software Developer (m/f/d) with a bachelor's degree, a bachelor's degree in computer science, or a comparable qualification.
Solid programming skills (especially in C++/C#) and extensive experience in object-oriented software development to create maintainable and comprehensible code.
Familiarity with using Git and confident handling of Linux and Windows systems in an administrative context.

Desirable Knowledge:

Experience in the fields of computer graphics, scientific visualization, or game and VR development with Unreal Engine or Unity 3D is advantageous but not a mandatory requirement.
Experience in developing multiplayer/multi-user applications using game engines or knowledge of network communication in similar applications is desirable but not required.

Your Strengths:

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Interest in exploring new topics and enjoyment of interdisciplinary work.
High level of comprehension and problem-solving skills as well as analytical thinking.
Ability to deeply engage with and comprehend game engines and related technologies.
Sense of responsibility and strong communication skills.
Good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Your Tasks:

You can expect an innovative and varied work environment that you can actively shape. In close collaboration with scientific staff, software developers, trainees, and students, you will be involved in various projects related to the use of Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization. You will take on the following administrative and software-related tasks:

Independent management of modern VR and visualization infrastructure:
This includes VR headsets, projection systems, and computer systems. Your responsibilities include ensuring operational readiness, training new users, and further developing projector-based systems in collaboration with hardware manufacturers.
Development of the in-house software stack:
This involves designing and implementing Unreal Engine-based workflows as well as multi-user functionalities to continuously improve our software solutions.
Methodical support for users:
You provide independent support for users in interdisciplinary and heterogeneous projects to optimally meet their requirements.
Support in representing the team externally:
You represent our team at trade fairs, events, and (internal) presentations to showcase our work to a broad audience.
Development of software projects:
Both independently and as part of a team, you develop internally and externally commissioned software projects for Virtual Reality and the aixCave using Unreal Engine 5.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application at personal@itc.rwth-aachen.de, as outlined in the RWTH Jobs Portal.

Contact:
Dr. Andrea Bönsch
David Gilbert, M.Sc.