Tenure-track Faculty positions in Computer Science: Operating Systems 2026-2027

Description

IE University´s School of Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Computer Science with a specialization in Computer Science with a specialization in Operating Systems. We are seeking a dynamic candidate with expertise in system software development and management of hardware and software resources.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in processes, threads, memory management, file systems, and Linux/Unix internals, as well as an understanding of emerging trends in real-time systems and system-level security.

A Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical & Computer Engineering with emphasis on systems/OS, distributed systems, or systems security is preferred.

We value candidates with the capacity to collaborate in applied research projects led by the Impact Xcelerator at IE School of Science and Technology, specifically in areas such as Robotics & AI for real-time systems and OS-level control, and Cybersecurity & Privacy for OS security layers and sandboxing. The ability to contribute to multidisciplinary research initiatives that apply system-level expertise to real-world challenges will be key to the role's success

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Operating Systems, including core topics such as systems programming, embedded systems, computer architecture, processes and threads management, and system calls.
• Conduct high-impact research in areas such as real-time operating systems, system security, virtualization, container technologies, or kernel development, while actively securing competitive research funds.
• Supervise and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
• Collaborate with industry partners on research initiatives focused on system-level innovations for robotics, IoT devices, and secure computing environments.
• Play an active role in curriculum development, incorporating emerging trends in system software, including cloud-native OS architectures and edge computing systems.
• Participate in academic service and contribute to the strategic growth of the School of Science and Technology.

We Offer:

• A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
• A generous seed research fund to cover travel, equipment and relocation costs.
• State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
• A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
• Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme, plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
• Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment.
• Inspiring campus life on a conveniently located, state-of-the-art, unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia.

About IE University and the School of Science and Technology

IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus. Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people. In 2021 we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a 6000-student capacity.

The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics and Data analytics. For further information on the current faculty and lines of research, please visit IE Research Datalab

The IE Impact Excelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, finance, and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical & Computer Engineering with emphasis on systems/OS, distributed systems, or systems security.
• Strong foundation in processes, threads, memory management, file systems, and Linux/Unix internals, as well as an understanding of emerging trends in real-time systems and system-level security.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.

Application Instructions

Create your dossier at Interfolio by October 30 and apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/174941

We will start screening on November 1st.  Applications received by this date will be considered for the first round of interviews. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, and one confidential letter of recommendation. You may include teaching evaluations and sample course syllabi in your dossier.

Pre-submission inquiries about the open positions may be addressed to Prof. Dae-Jin Lee (Dae-Jin.Lee@ie.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices, and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.