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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Lead Software Architect

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university or university of applied sciences degree in computer science or a comparable qualification is required; a doctorate is preferred.
  • Substantial professional experience in software development for complex special-purpose machines is required, ideally in semiconductor technology, with experience in simulation and algorithms, networked systems such as Industry 4.0 and automation, virtualization, or hardware-related programming being relevant.
  • Expert knowledge and several years of experience in product-related, modular software architecture and its documentation are required.
  • Experience using issue- and project-tracking tools such as JIRA or TFS and centralized version control such as Git is required, along with experience in static code analysis and software metrics.
  • Strong systems thinking at the subject-matter level is required.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented expert team.
  • Work closely with product managers, project leads, testers, and architects on products.
  • Take primary responsibility for creating and further developing the integral software architecture of a complete product in photomask systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Focus the architecture on automation, maintainability, and usability to increase machine efficiency and improve customer experience.
  • Own architecture decisions and assess technical feasibility with executive management and customers.
  • Contribute to product roadmap development in coordination with project systems engineers, project leadership, and product management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in software development for complex special-purpose machines, ideally in semiconductor technology, particularly in simulation and algorithms, networked systems such as Industry 4.0 and automation, virtualization, or hardware-related programming.
  • A doctorate in computer science.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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