Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the KUFOTAL of our university who meets the following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• MS degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++. C#

Job Description

• Responsible for research, development, and “Proof of Concept” Demonstration/simulations of Autonomous and Connected Car applications, vehicle/infrastructure integrations, and functionalities,
• Develop cloud based connected vehicle applications,
• Develop web application front-end / user interfaces,
• Take part in the definition of system / software architecture,
• Define, analyse and validate requirements in terms of technical feasibility, risks, and testability,
• Write, manage, and maintain development use-cases,
• Design and execute test plans on simulation, laboratory, and test vehicles,
• Execute simulations for evaluating the suitability of connectivity technologies for automotive environments,
• Create intellectual property, publish research papers and technical reports at high-ranked scientific conferences,
• Contribute to other research projects across KUFOTAL as a vehicular connectivity Researcher, Engineer/ System Developer subject matter expert, helping to identify and address essential Vehicular Connectivity aspects of various projects.

Requirements

• Experience with programming and scripting languages, e.g. Python, C, C++, C#, etc.
• 3+ years of work and/or academic experience with communication/network technologies
• Experience with API (Application Programming Interface) ,
• A solid understanding of network communication technologies - Internet, VPN, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6,
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure, AWS , Google Cloud, Oracle.)
• Familiarity with Robotic Operating System (ROS)
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Knowledge of distributed systems, real-time systems, embedded systems, and cyber-physical systems
• Familiarity with automotive systems and networks such as CAN, Ethernet,
• Accuracy, quality-oriented, “can do” attitude,
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and handle varying workloads,
• Enthusiasm and passion to develop connected and autonomous cars,
• Must be fully confident of writing/maintaining code,

Keywords: Cloud, Connected Vehicle, Project Engineer, Product Engineer, ML engineer

Knowledge in The Following is a Plus

• Industrial experience in embedded hardware and software development.
• Familiarity with Agile processes
• Vehicle Electrical/Electronic Architecture

Campus Opportunities

• Unlimited access to the Sports Center,
• Health Center,
• Unlimited access to the Suna Kıraç Library,
• Participation in cultural and arts events at the Sevgi Gönül Cultural Center.

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.