FBK is looking for a Software Developer. This position is partially funded by the Piano Nazionale Complementare al PNRR (PNC) and IPCEI - Intervento  infrastrutture e servizi Cloud.

Funding reference

Progetto Bandiera PNC-A. 1. 3 “ Digitalizzazione della Pubblica Amministrazione della Provincia Autonoma di Trento” – Ambito 1 – “AI data: Intelligenza artificiale nel sistema della PA”, CUP C49G...
Fondo IPCEI - Intervento Infrastrutture e servizi cloud (CIS)
D. M. di attivazione 27 giugno 2022 - D. D. di apertura 23 febbraio 2024
Prog. n. IPCEI-CL_... - CUP C68H...
Istanza prot. n. 108417 del 14/05/2024 - Comunicazione di ammissione
Intervento del PNRR M4C2-I2. 1

Responsabile del Procedimento: Alessandro Dalla Torre
FBK is looking for a Software Developer. This position is partially funded by the Piano Nazionale Complementare al PNRR (PNC) and IPCEI - Intervento infrastrutture e servizi Cloud.
FBK is a research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento in the mainstream of European and international research. Each research area is assigned to a specific research Center, of which there are twelve totals. Information regarding the research Centers, their activities and production are available at .
In particular, the Digital Society Center of FBK () embraces the vision that digital technology has a pervasive impact on our lives and is reshaping our society. The challenge is to ensure that digital technology becomes a stepping stone to create a more sustainable, inclusive and secure society. In the Digital Society Center, this goal is achieved both by performing advanced research in key areas such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and by exploiting living labs and partnerships with companies to experiment innovative solutions able to meet key societal challenges. The center is composed of a multidisciplinary team of 80 researchers, technologists and managers (including PhD students) organized in 7 research units dedicated to specific research areas in the ICT domain and in 2 support units focusing on project management and on software development & technology maturation. The Digital Society Center has a vast experience in collaborative research, currently participating in more than 40 European and national projects and coordinating 5 of them.
Workplace Description
The positions are opened by the Digital Society Lab (DS Lab, ), an interdisciplinary research unit, which aims at exploiting research results to improve quality of life and increase sustainability in cities and other communities. The unit focuses on experimenting with new modalities of service delivery to citizens, innovative communication modalities between citizens and government, new forms of collaboration and participation, and new ways to explore and elaborate information. The application areas for DS Lab include smart mobility, environment sustainability, on-line services, citizen participation and education. DS Lab is currently involved in several research and innovation projects, in strong collaboration with other research units of FBK working on data science, AI, Human- Computer Interaction, as well as in product maturation and experimentation activities in the cities and territories of the Province of Trento.
Background information and description of research projects
These positions are offered within the following project: Progetto Bandiera PNC-A. 1. 3
FBK is internationally renowned for its research on Artificial Intelligence (AI), thanks to its 30+ years of experience in this field and its contributions in artificial vision, language processing, speech, machine learning, predictive models, automated planning and acting, knowledge representation, formal methods, and intelligent user interfaces.
In the scope of the regional Flagship Project on the "PNC-A. 1. 3 - Digitalization of the Public Administration of the Autonomous Province of Trento", FBK is leading the activity on “AI Data: Artificial Intelligence in the Public Administration System” (hereafter: PNC-A. 1. 3 - Prog. Bandiera - A IxPA). The goal is to define and validate a solution able to address in a systematic way the needs of AI by the Public Administration. The project requires to identify and further develop AI methods and techniques, including innovative ones, to integrate them into an AI software platform, and to experiment this solution on relevant use cases identified with the Autonomous Province of Trento. IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (CIS): 8ra and the FBK CAITE project
The 8ra Initiative is a strategic European endeavour dedicated to create a resilient and scalable digital infrastructure tailored to Europe’s needs. At its core is the Important Project of Common European Interest on Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS), bringing together 12 EU member states and about 120 industrial and research partners to drive Europe’s digital sovereignty. The main goal of IPCEI-CIS is to establish a " Multi- Provider Cloud- Edge Continuum" that operates independently of any single provider. This continuum embodies the seamless fusion of cloud and edge computing, enabling the flexible allocation of resources and applications between the cloud and the network edge. In 8RA, FBK is responsible for the project Cybersecurity & AI at the Edge (CAITE) whose aim is twofold. First, it aims to bring AI at the edge, by providing scalability and resource efficiency through the development of cooperative, distributed AI algorithms, optimising data, energy, and processing resources while adapting to the different computational environments and capabilities. Second, the project emphasises the creation of security, privacy-enhancing, and trust-aware services to ensure resilience and compliance in distributed AI-enabled applications. Three research centers of FBK cooperate and develop CAITE: the Augmented Intelligence Center, the Center for Cybersecurity, and the Digital Society Center.
Job Description

FBK-DS Lab is looking for a software developer to join the regional Flagship project A IxPA focused on the development of digital solutions to support the administrative activities of the Autonomous Province of Trento, and the IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services.
The positions cover the activities related to the design and implementation of software modules that facilitate the automation of deployment, execution, monitoring, and coordination of the AI-based tools and algorithms within the Cloud and edge ecosystems. The activities are scoped to the technology platforms developed by DS Lab in the context of the research projects and the candidates will work in a strong collaboration with other research centers and units of FBK and external project partners disseminating the solutions and assisting with their usage in the corresponding application domains.

The activities will be carried out within the scope of PNC-A. 1. 3 - Prog. Bandiera - A IxPA and IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services.

Depending on organizational needs, the selected candidate may also be involved in additional activities or projects within the Centre
The ideal candidate should have: Master degree in Computer Science, Informatics or related fields or equivalent experience; Proven experience in the software design and implementation using the languages and technologies adopted by DS Lab, such as Java, Python, Web application frameworks. Experience with Cloud architectures and technologies, solutions for data management and storage, data science. Knowledge of and experience with the data science and AI frameworks. Knowledge of the software management tools and methodologies. Self-motivation and result orientation. Languages (CEFR): Fluent Italian (C1) and good knowledge of English ( At least B2) that will be verified during the interview on a technical or scientific topic. Definitions of levels can be found at the following link ; Experience in working for research projects; Ability to learn and analyze new technologies and tools; Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills; Accuracy, flexibility, proactivity, and goal orientation.
Employment
Type of contract: fixed-term contract
Working hours: full-time (38 h per week)
Start date: Indicatively June 2025
Duration: 24 months
Contract type: CCPL Research Foundation Personnel ( Personale/ Contrattazione-collettiva/ Rinnovo-CCPL-delle- Fondazioni) for a fourth level technologist, the current gross annual remuneration is Euro 38. 539,67
Workplace: Povo, Trento ( Italy)
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, supplementary pension ( Resaver, Laborfonds) and health fund ( Sanifonds), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at

Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format): detailed CV; cover letter indicating why the candidate is suitable for this position.
Application deadline: 03/06/2025
Selection process and assessment criteria
The Evaluating Committee will be appointed by the People Innovation for Research Director at the end of the application deadline.
The recruiting process will be handled in accordance with the “ Gender and generational equal opportunities, as well as the employment inclusion of people with disabilities in public contracts financed with the resources of the PNRR and PNC” guidelines and with the Foundation's Gender Equality Plan.
The Committee may compile the short-list of the candidates admitted to the interview, remotely or in presence. The short-list shall be compiled based on the requirements set out in the call (contained in the requirements of the job description), with the support of the screening of C Vs and any other required documents.
Candidates with a minimum score will be admitted to the interview phase. Shortlisted candidates must do at least one interview with the Committee.
In case of specific need, the Selection Committee can also meet remotely, by teleconference or videoconference, provided that all members can be identified and that they are able to follow and intervene in the discussion, as well as to receive, transmit and view documents.
During the evaluation step, evaluation support tools such as tests or questionnaires may be used. Furthermore, group tests and/or practical tests may be administered.

Evaluation criteria
The selection process includes two evaluation moments led by the Commission: the screening and the interview phase.
The screening process will be based on the evaluation of the qualifications and expertise that the candidate expresses on the resume. A maximum of 40 points will be allocated to this assessment phase and only candidates obtaining at least 25 points will be admitted to the interview.
The interview scores will be assigned to candidates by the Commission according to the following criteria: the presentation of their personal research profile; the knowledge about the scientific domain, the experience in working for research projects and the language skills.
A maximum of 60 points will be allocated to this assessment phase. The interview is considered as “passed” if the applicant obtains at least 45 points.
The final score will be used to generate the final suitability list for each job position.
Results of the selection process
All candidates will be notified via email once the selection process has been completed.
The suitability list may be used to fill the position in case the successful candidate doesn’t accept the job offer.
At the website in the " Selection results" section, will be published the details of the selection process and the final results.
Diversity & Inclusion policy
FBK actively seeks diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace. The main aims of the FBK Diversity & Inclusion policy are to: promote gender equality across the research domains and on all levels by encouraging qualified female candidates to apply for job positions and by implementing specific improvements and measures as stated in the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) foster young talents development by offering opportunities to grow become a disability-inclusive organization by encouraging applications from candidates with a disability ( Law 68/99). We provide special assistance to applicants during the recruitment procedure and reasonable arrangements for disabled staff promote a healthy work-life balance by offering a package of flexible working arrangements and facilities (telework, individual working time, parental leave, etc).
The FBK operates in compliance with current legislation concerning fixed-term contracts. Candidates with disabilities are invited to state whether they belong to the categories referred to in Law 68/99, and to indicate this in the curriculum vita sent in application for recruitment.
Processing of personal data
Pursuant to art. 13 of EU Regulation No. 2016/679 (GDPR), we inform you that your personal data shall be processed for the management of the selection process and of the obligations connected to it, through manual, electronic and informatic means and will be guaranteed within privacy and security standards as indicated in the full privacy policy.
In order to ensure and respect the principles of publicity, transparency and impartiality, the name of the successful candidate and the names of suitable candidates will be published on the FBK website following acceptance of the position.
For further information, please contact the People Innovation for Research Services at jobs@fbk. eu.