The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems

studies the principles of efficient, dependable, secure, and usable computing systems, as well as their interaction with the physical and social context in which they operate.

We conduct foundational research in relevant areas of computer science and beyond, covering theory, empirical analysis, and data-driven investigation. We seek impact through publications, artifacts, and people.

Christina Giannoula joins MPI-SWS as tenure-track faculty

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Tenure-track Openings* at Computer Science MPIs

October 21, 2025
The Max Planck Institutes in Computer Science invite applications for tenure-track faculty in all areas of computer science and its intersection with other discipline. We expect to fill several positions. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1st, 2025.

Derek Dreyer and collaborators receive three Distinguished Paper Awards at PLDI'25 and POPL'25

June 20, 2025
Derek Dreyer and collaborators received Distinguished Paper Awards for two papers at PLDI 2025 and one at POPL 2025.

MPI-SWS organizes research symposium

June 15, 2025
MPI-SWS is organizing a symposium on research topics of emerging interest in the broad area of software systems, and we have invited six top researchers from around the world to participate.

MPI-SWS participates in 2025 Girls' Day

March 4, 2025
On April 3, 2025, we will welcome school-aged girls to our institute, and show them what computer science research is all about.

Derek Dreyer receives most influential POPL paper award

January 27, 2025
MPI-SWS faculty member Derek Dreyer has been selected as the winner of this year's POPL (Principles of Programming Languages) Most Influential Paper Award…

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