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roofline

Research Scientist – Project Coordinator, AI Compilers

roofline

. Identify relevant national and European funding calls .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeCologne • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing and coordinating research grant proposals, managing funded projects, and translating technical roadmaps into research strategies. Possesses strong programming skills in Python or C++, along with a solid publication record in relevant fields such as compilers and machine learning systems.

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PhD In Computer ScienceResearch Grant Proposal WritingProject ManagementPython ProgrammingPublication Record In Compilers

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Hard Skills
Research Grant Proposal WritingProject ManagementPython ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingTechnical Depth In Compiler TechnologyBenchmarking AI ModelsProfiling AI ModelsRunning ExperimentsPublication In ML SystemsPublication In HPC
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsExcellent Written EnglishAbility To Explain Complex Technical WorkEntrepreneurial MindsetOwnership
Tools & Technologies
MLIRLLVMAI AcceleratorsCPU ArchitecturesGPU ArchitecturesNPU ArchitecturesEmbedded HardwareSoCs
Industry Keywords
European Funding CallsResearch ConsortiaHorizon EuropeEICBMFTRNational Funding ProgramsResearch CollaborationsPartnerships With UniversitiesResearch InstitutesIndustry Across Europe

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify relevant national and European funding calls
  • Build consortia and coordinate and write grant proposals from initial idea through submission
  • Lead funded projects from kick-off through final report
  • Track project milestones, deliverables and budgets
  • Act as main contact for funding agencies and consortium partners
  • Convert R&D results into high-quality papers for compiler, systems and ML conferences and journals
  • Work closely with engineers on publications
  • Shape the research agenda at the intersection of science and startup development
  • Translate the technical roadmap into research and funding strategies
  • Build and grow partnerships with universities, research institutes and industry across Europe
  • Represent Roofline in conferences, workshops and research collaborations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or an MSc with substantial research experience
  • Experience writing and coordinating research grant proposals, ideally at national or European level
  • Publication record in compilers, ML systems, HPC, computer architecture or a related area
  • Hands-on programming skills in Python or C++, or ability to build working code with AI tools
  • Ability to run experiments and achieve publishable results
  • Technical depth to understand compiler technology and turn it into convincing proposals and papers
  • Excellent written English
  • Ability to explain complex technical work to reviewers and customers
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple proposals, projects and deadlines
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ownership
  • Nice to have: successful grant applications or funded-project management experience, including Horizon Europe, EIC or BMFTR
  • Nice to have: existing network in the European research community
  • German language skills helpful for national funding programs
  • Experience leading or coordinating research consortia
  • Familiarity with MLIR or LLVM, AI accelerators, or CPU, GPU or NPU architectures
  • Experience benchmarking or profiling AI models on embedded hardware or SoCs
  • Application should include CV, brief cover letter and supporting documents such as degree certificate and references

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Freedom to publish under your own name
  • Conference travel support
  • Support for academic collaborations
  • Flexible hours
  • Additional time off
  • Equity for every employee
  • Regular onsite team gatherings
  • Dedicated whole-team retreats