About this role

Support the development of software tools for semiconductor layout generation
Contribute to scaling our design infrastructure from research prototypes to production-ready systems
Develop Python scripts to generate semiconductor mask layouts and expand our layouting repository
Support the transition of our design tools from academic prototypes to production-ready software
Implement new layout components and features
Containerize workflows
Contribute to our design automation pipeline

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Strong Python development skills, knowledge of additional programming languages is a plus
Experience with Git, ideally in a collaborative environment (e.g. CI/CD pipelines)
Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments
Experience with debugging and writing clean, maintainable code (e.g. PEP 8, linting)
Basic understanding of software testing concepts is a plus
Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker) is a plus
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a structured working style
Curious and eager to learn
Good communication skills in English
Based in Aachen and willing to work partly on-site

Layouting Software Developer – Working Student

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