Research Engineer Position - Java Developer - Corese Library

Research Engineer Position - Java Developer - Corese Library Download job offer in PDF format Contract type : Fixed-term contract Renewable contract : Yes Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalent Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer Corps d'accueil : Ingénieur d'Etudes / Ingénieur de Recherche (IE/IR) Level of experience : From 5 to 12 years About the research centre or Inria department Inria is the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science, of which the Inria Côte d'Azur University Center is a part. With strong expertise in computer science and applied mathematics, the research projects of the Inria Côte d'Azur University Center cover all aspects of digital science and technology and generate innovation. Based mainly in Sophia Antipolis, but also in Nice and Montpellier, it brings together 47 research teams and nine support services. It is active in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, IT system security, robotics, network engineering, natural risk prevention, ecological transition, digital biology, computational neuroscience, health data, and more. The Inria Center at Université Côte d'Azur is a major player in terms of scientific excellence, thanks to the results it has achieved and its collaborations at both European and international level. Context Context Since 2018, Inria has played a crucial role as a support for the State's action in the field of artificial intelligence, in close collaboration with the National Strategy for AI. To steer this mission, Inria has created the AI Program, which is part of the Program Agency set-up entrusted by the State to Inria, and which coordinates innovative cross-functional AI initiatives: research, transfer and support for public policies. As part of the AI acceleration strategy, and in particular in the area of “developing cutting-edge digital infrastructures, stimulating public-private partnerships and increasing the impact of AI research”, Inria has proposed the implementation of an acceleration project to support the implementation and development of an open and interoperable sovereign platform of AI software libraries for French companies, and its scaling to the European level. This initiative is one of Inria's priorities as part of the development of its AI acceleration strategy, and with the aim of contributing to French technological sovereignty and the economic impact on French industry. The expected impact of these measures on French industry is to enable all French companies, as well as public and institutional players, to accelerate their digital transformation using AI, without being in a captive relationship with the dominant players, thanks to the availability of a generic technological base and a set of associated transfer mechanisms. This project, named P16, has two main components: • A private-sector component aimed at industrializing the software in relation to the industrial and economic ecosystem, disseminating it in this world and ensuring, through the development of products and services, the economic sustainability of the project after the initial funded phase. • A component aimed at the academic AI community, to facilitate and accelerate the industrialization of research results for industry, and to widely disseminate P16's achievements to the academic world. As part of this ambition, the implementation of the measure is based on the development and dissemination of a coherent suite of software platforms for AI and data based on three actions: • Action 1 focuses on data interoperability, proposing an architecture based on Web standards (Corese). • Action 2, “Data Wrangling,” addresses data preparation, aiming to reduce the manual time required in data science projects (skrub). • Action 3 focuses on model learning and execution, optimizing the scikit-learn library to facilitate data analysis. As part of the academic component, the AI Program is recruiting for Project P16 a Senior Java Developer Engineer for the Corese library, with a target start date of September 1, 2026. Main activities • Development of the Corese library: • Re-design, develop and maintain Corese library features using robust software development practices. • Optimize code performance and quality by exploring different implementations. • Document the library's code and APIs. • Build continuous integration and deployment pipelines. • Manage releases • Development planning and phasing: Participate in task planning, organization of sprints, etc. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: • Collaborate with other technical teams within the P16 project to ensure seamless integration of the Corese library with other software components. • Participate in coordination and planning meetings with related teams to align development goals and efforts. • Participation in group activities: • Participate in training courses and seminars. • Participate in thematic networks to promote best practices in software engineering and experimentation. Skills Required skills: • Solid experience in Java development, including interaction with databases. • Ability to develop high-quality Java software for production on application servers eg. Tomcat. • Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and ability to design modular architectures. • Significant experience in continuous integration. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on research and software development projects. • Ability to work in agile mode. • Ability to implement algorithms from academic publications. • Ability to debug, extend and optimize the functionality of open-source libraries. • Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal and external teams. Preferred skills: • Experience in Semantic Web and RDF stack is a plus. • Implementation of CI/CD continuous integration and deployment pipelines (Gradl, Gitlab, etc.). • Experience in containerized deployment (docker / K8S). • Development experience in python and python wrapping for java. Education and experience: • Degree in computer engineering. • Relevant experience in similar projects. Benefits package • Subsidized meals • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.) • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.) • Social, cultural and sports events and activities • Access to vocational training • Contribution to mutual insurance (subject to conditions) Remuneration From 2 977 € gross monthly (according to degree and experience the gross salary will be increased) Apply for this position Share • Facebook • Linkedin • Twitter • Email General Information • Theme/Domain : Algorithmics, Computer Algebra and Cryptology Software engineering (BAP E) • Town/city : Sophia Antipolis • Inria Center : Centre Inria d'Université Côte d'Azur • Starting date : 2026-09-01 • Duration of contract : 2 years • Deadline to apply : 2026-10-01 Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed. Instruction to apply Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment. Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities. Contacts • Inria Team : WIMMICS (DIR-SOP) • Recruiter : Gandon Fabien / fabien.gandon@inria.fr About Inria Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.