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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The Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School 2026 (CMMRS 2026)

January 7, 2026
Outstanding undergraduate and Masters students are invited to apply to the 10th annual Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School. Apply by February 14, 2026.

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.

Peter Druschel receives 2025 IEEE TCDP Outstanding Technical Achievement Award

July 25, 2025
Peter Druschel has received the 2025 IEEE TCDP Outstanding Technical Achievement Award for his pioneering contributions to the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems.

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.

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