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Software development engineer
Observatoire de Paris · Centre-Val de Loire · Closes in 29 days

  1. 1 Check the conditions
  2. 2 Résumé and cover letter
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Interview and answer

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open only to contract agents. The candidate must be a citizen of an EU country.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Bac+3 minimum

Experience: Beginners accepted, or a few years of experience

The profile they look for:

  • Bac+3 minimum, beginner or a few years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Python or C/C++.
  • Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows.
  • Knowledge of GPU programming is a plus.
  • Knowledge of software engineering and testing methods.
  • Experience with a source control tool, such as Git or SVN.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 30 (Closes in 29 days)

Apply by email to the employer, following the instructions on the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • The job is based in Nançay, at the Observatory site.
  • Access to works council benefits and on-site meals.
  • The job should be filled as soon as possible.

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