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Who We Are

Software Technologies Research Institute (YTE), which carries out R&D activities in the field of software technologies that our country needs; is a TÜBİTAK BİLGEM institute that provides software development, digital transformation, software quality monitoring and consultancy services.

Software Technologies Research Institute (YTE), which carries out R&D activities in the field of software technologies that our country needs; is a TÜBİTAK BİLGEM institute that provides software development, digital transformation, software quality monitoring and consultancy services.

Since 2012, the Institute has been developing advanced technology and solutions in the field of software with its qualified staff, new technologies and innovative approaches. It is especially involved in strategic, sensitive and critical projects of our country. It uses its R&D studies in software technologies in the projects it develops and shares its experience with the industry.

YTE continues its efforts to develop the informatics ecosystem in order to lead researches that make our country a reference point in the field of software and to ensure that effective digital transformation strategies are put into practice.

Software Technologies Research Institute (YTE) is the only public institution in Turkey that has CMMI 5 certification.

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Vision and Mission

Vision

To be the leading research institute that makes our country a reference point by contributing to the development of the informatics ecosystem with its R&D activities in the field of software technologies.

Mission

By conducting pioneering research in light of the developments in the global software field, YTE aims to develop innovative approaches for the software technologies required in our country's strategic, sensitive, and R&D-based projects.

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History

2022

State Supply Management System Consultancy and Analysis Studies were delivered to the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.

TENMAK Project and Scholarship Support Tracking System (TENDES) has been made available for use.

Consultancy service was provided to the Nuclear Regulatory Authority on the subject of “Analysis, Improvement, and Electronic Enforcement of Business Processes”.

Software consultancy services started to be provided to institutions.

2022

2021

Microservice transformation of the Integrated Public Financial Management Information System was carried out.

2021

2020

Turkey Agricultural Credit Cooperatives Digital Transformation Planning Project was implemented.

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM YTE was rated as CMMI V2.0 Level 5.

2020

2019

The 2020-2023 National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan, prepared in accordance with the Smart City Maturity Model, has been published in the official newspaper.

The Integrated Social Assistance Information System was transferred to the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Turkey Desertification Model Verification and Calibration Study (TÇM-DK) Project studies have been completed.

2019

2018

Trainings, publications and localization studies were carried out for the dissemination of the open source PostgreSQL database, which is the most widely used in the public and private sectors.

Turkey National Geographic Information System (TUCBS) Standardization Project studies were started.

2018

2017

The Digital Maturity Evaluation Model Applications (DOMR) Project was launched and services were started to be provided to institutions.

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM YTE was rated as CMMI V1.3 Level 5. 

2017

2016

Integrated Public Financial Management Information System was implemented with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.

2016

2015

The Product Tracking System (ÜTS) Project, which is the first of its kind in Turkey for individual tracking and monitoring of medical devices, was carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Turkey Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency.

2015

2014

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM Software Technologies Research Institute (YTE) was rated with CMMI Level 4, which is accepted as the reference model for software development organizations.

2014

2013

Studies were carried out within the scope of the Development of the Basin Monitoring and Evaluation System (HIDS) Project. With the project, an important step has been taken in the management of water resources and basin analysis.

Studies were carried out within the scope of the Research on Child Early Diagnosis and Warning System (ÇETUS) Project.

2013

2012

Our Software and Data Engineering (G222) Department, operating under TÜBİTAK BİLGEM UEKAE, was structured as a Software Technologies Research Institute, which is also affiliated to TÜBİTAK BİLGEM.

2012

2011

Analysis studies of the ERP System were carried out in cooperation with the General Directorate of the State Supply Office.

2011

2010

UEKAE (National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology) and BTE (Information Technologies Institute) were combined under the umbrella of BİLGEM (Informatics and Information Security Research Center) by the decision of the TÜBİTAK Scientific Committee; G222 Unit, under the name of Software and Data Engineering Department, was promoted to Assistant Director of Institute in UEKAE organization. 

2010

2009

The Air Force Command EW Support System Project developed for the Air Force Command was completed.

2009

2008

Serving the software projects of Public Institutions has also been added to the G222 Strategic Objectives.

2008

2005

With the organizational change, the Software Development Department was restructured as TÜBİTAK UEKAE/G222 Unit and the Electronic Warfare Department was restructured as TÜBİTAK UEKAE/ILTAREN.

2005

2004

The Electronic Warfare Department was separated from the Software Development Department.

2004

2001

Electronic Warfare (EW) was officially included in the fields of activity of UEKAE with the decision of the TÜBİTAK Science Board. Software Development Department and Electronic Warfare Department were defined as subdivisions of ILTAREN.

2001

1999

İLTAREN Working Group started its activities under the TÜBİTAK Presidency. In accordance with the protocol signed between TÜBİTAK and the General Staff MEBS Presidency, TÜBİTAK UEKAE was given the task of organizing the establishment of an institute called İLTAREN, which will operate in the field of Electronic Warfare (EW).

1999

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Quality Certificates

AQAP-2210 (NATO ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO AQAP-2110 OR AQAP-2310) (2021)

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

AQAP-2110 (NATO QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING) (2021)

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

TS EN ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Expiry Date: 24.06.2024

BİLGEM ISO / IEC 27001:2017 INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATE (2020)

Expiry Date: 22.09.2023

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Quality Management System

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM YTE consolidated its Process Maturity Level applications, which was CMMI Level 3 in 2008, with CMMI Level 4 in 2014, CMMI-DEV V1.3 Level 5 in 2017 and CMMI DEV V2.0 Level 5 High Maturity applications in 2020, becoming the best in this field in the public sector. It also maintains its leadership as the first public institution to be documented in this sector.

Our Institute started the preparations for establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in 2013 and first acquired the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security Management System Certificate in 2014. Upgrading its current certificate to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 version in November 2015 and to ISO/IEC 27001:2017 version in February 2019, it successfully passed certification renewal audits.

Since 2018, he has been holding Quality Management System and Information Security Management System certificates within the scope of BİLGEM Integrated Management System.

In addition to globally accepted software process improvement models, our institute always aims to improve its maturity by examining the existing processes of the SPICE (ISO/IEC 15504) standard.

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(SGE) Cyber Security Institute

The Cyber Security Institute, which was established to carry out studies to increase the national cyber security capacity, carries out research and development activities in the field of cyber security; carries out solutions-oriented projects for military institutions, public institutions and organizations and the private sector.

The main fields of activity of our institute, which has made a significant contribution to the creation of cyber security knowledge and tactical infrastructure in our country with many successful projects to date, are secure software development, penetration tests and vulnerability analysis.

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(IZE) Artificial Intelligence Institute

Artificial Intelligence Institute is the first institute established within the scope of TUBITAK centers and institutes, which cuts the sectors and research fields horizontally and focuses directly on the emerging technology field. For this reason, it constitutes an innovative model in terms of both the open innovation and co-development approach of the institute and its focus on emerging technology.

Artificial Intelligence Institute aims to develop core technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and bring these innovations from the forefront of science to the use of the industry as soon as possible. Focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, it will continue to play its part in pioneering efforts to create and sustain artificial intelligence-based innovation, growth and productivity in Turkey. Working with industry and public institutions in Turkey, together with other organizations within the artificial intelligence ecosystem, spreading the use of artificial intelligence and increasing the workforce specialized in this field are among its primary goals.

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Intern

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM builds its basic strategy for the future on qualified knowledge and qualified people focused on national targets in the research, technology development and innovation ecosystem.

Starting from the understanding that "the most important resource of a country is generally people, specifically scientists," TÜBİTAK encourages and supports our youth from an early age. In this context, providing young minds with early exposure to technology production is crucial for the success of our National Technology Move. Accordingly, TÜBİTAK BİLGEM offers internship opportunities to undergraduate students from universities every year.

You can follow internship announcements and submit your applications through the Career Gateway at https://kariyerkapisi.cbiko.gov.tr.

You can access frequently asked questions about internships at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM from here. 

Application Conditions
  • Students enrolled in undergraduate (2nd year and above) and associate degree programs in departments offering education in universities and conducting insurance procedures through the higher education institution to which they are affiliated can benefit from the internship opportunity.
  • For undergraduate and associate degree students, a minimum Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 out of 4 is required. The GPA of candidates with a 100-point system is converted to a 4-point system based on the "Conversion Table of Grades from the 4-Point System to the 100-Point System" published by the Higher Education Council.
  • There is no requirement for a foreign language certificate during the internship application process.
  • Students enrolled in departments such as Forensic Computing Engineering, Computer Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer and Informatics, Computer and Software Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Control Engineering, Control and Computer Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or Software Engineering in universities can apply for internships.

Internship applications are accepted between December and January, and the internship period covers June, July, and August.

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Scholar

Scholar assignments are made for research and development activities for undergraduate, master's, doctoral students, and post-doctoral researchers. In our center, scholars are appointed for practical purposes in externally funded, TARAL, or European Union projects.

You can contact us via the email address bilgem.yetenekkazanimi@tubitak.gov.tr to apply to be a scholar.
Application Conditions

(1) The conditions for undergraduate scholars in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  •  Being a student continuing undergraduate education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding foreign language preparatory students).
  • Having a weighted cumulative GPA for previous years, excluding preparatory years, based on the university's grading system, which satisfies the formula score and foreign language requirements in the recruitment criteria.
  • Completing at least the first semester of the first year of undergraduate education.
  • Having a GPA of "+3.00" and a University Placement Exam Ranking of "10,000 ≥" for undergraduate general average.
  • For foreign students placed in Turkish universities without taking the ÖSYM exam or for those who completed undergraduate education through exams such as Vertical Transfer Exam, the lowest university placement ranking of the department from the year the candidate started the undergraduate program is considered in the ranking formula.

(2) The conditions for master's degree scholars in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  • Being a student continuing master's degree education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding special students and foreign language preparatory students).
  • Currently pursuing a master's degree in the project's field of responsibility.

(3) The conditions for doctoral students in externally funded projects conducted by the institution are specified below:

  • Being a student continuing doctoral education at higher education institutions established in Turkey (excluding special students and foreign language preparatory students).
  • Currently pursuing a doctorate in the project's field of responsibility or conducting a doctorate in areas determined within the framework of the YÖK-TÜBİTAK Doctoral Program Project Collaboration Protocol. (Students in medical specialization and artistic proficiency are accepted as doctoral students.)
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Candidate Researcher

Students in the 3rd and 4th years of relevant engineering departments at universities can apply to our Part-Time Candidate Researcher positions through our Job Application System at kariyer.tubitak.gov.tr. By doing so, they can gain work experience at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM during their university years.

This program does not have an end date. Candidate Researcher personnel working part-time during their university period can seamlessly transition to full-time employment as Researcher personnel at TÜBİTAK BİLGEM without interrupting their career journey after graduating from the undergraduate program.

Application Conditions

Conditions for the Candidate Researcher Program:

  • Being a 3rd or 4th-year student in the relevant departments specified in the announcements at universities.
  • Foreign language proficiency: Achieving appropriate scores in the exam types specified in the announcement or studying in a program that is 100% in English for undergraduate education.
  • Satisfying the formula score:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000/University Placement Exam Ranking) + Additional Score* >= 3.20

*Candidates who have achieved rankings and awards in national and international competitions will receive an additional score of 0.3.

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Researcher

By joining TÜBİTAK BİLGEM as a Researcher, you can contribute to developments in the fields of information technology, information security, and advanced electronics. You'll have the opportunity to make your mark on innovations, closely follow advancements, enhance your skills, and shape your future by advancing in your career.

You can apply to our currently open positions through the TÜBİTAK Job Application System .

Application Conditions

Conditions for Job Application:

  • Foreign language proficiency: Attaining appropriate scores in the exam types specified in the announcement or studying in a program that is 100% in English for undergraduate education.
  • Fulfilling specific requirements stated in the announcement (such as undergraduate department, years of experience, expertise, etc.).
  • Satisfying the formula score:

For Candidates with Less than 3 Years of Experience:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000 / University Placement Exam Ranking) + Additional Score* >= 3.20

 

For Candidates with 3 Years and More of Experience:

Weighted Graduation Average + (10,000 / University Placement Exam Ranking) + 5*[1 / (1 + e^(5 - years of experience) ) ] + Additional Score* >= 3.20


*Candidates who have achieved rankings and awards in national and international competitions will receive an additional score of 0.3.

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MILSEC 4 - Secure IP Terminal

SAFE IP TERMINAL

While the MİLSEC-4 terminal offers an up-to-date solution for next-generation secure communication (voice, data and video) in IP networks, it provides an uninterrupted communication service by maintaining the compatibility of secure voice communication in PSTN networks with PSTN secure phones in use.
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Configuration, surveillance and software update processes of MILSEC-4 terminals are carried out securely remotely using the Security Management Center (GYM). MİLSEC-4 terminal is capable of IP Network Key Loading (IPAAY) through secure communication with GYM without the need for an additional device.

MİLSEC-4 terminals are interoperable with MİLSEC-1A and MİLSEC-2 phones and offer the opportunity to replace MİLSEC-1A and MİLSEC-2 phones without interruption in the gradual transformation of PSTN networks to next generation IP networks.

FEATURES

  • End-to-end secure voice communication in PSTN networks
  • End-to-end secure voice, image and data transmission in IP networks
  • NATO SCIP compliance on IP networks
  • Compatibility with commercial SIP products
  • Interoperability with MILSEC1A and MILSEC2 secure phones
  • National and AES crypto algorithms
  • Remote software update
  • Easy operation with touch screen

It is subject to the sales license to be given by the Ministry of National Defense.