Senior Software Architect (f/m/x)

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally. Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Are you ready to take on a challenging role that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and edge you to redefine what's possible? Our employees drive innovation daily, resulting in exceptional products.

Join us in shaping the future of software development for devices in neurosurgery, connected to our newly created health data platform and ecosystem. ZEISS is committed to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions. We value talented individuals and believe that you could be an excellent addition to our team.

As a Software Architect, you will help healthcare improve by designing and engineering software for next-generation medical devices. You will work in a modern, innovative environment and develop high-end surgical microscopes for neurosurgery. Your main tasks will include:

Owning the architecture of a new high-end neurosurgery microscope Driving the development by designing, implementing, and maintaining software Providing technical leadership and mentoring to the development team Collaborating close with other development teams and departments Coordinating technical aspects with external development partners Creating technical and release documentation, as well as architecture diagrams Supporting cybersecurity activities, including evaluation results Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards and specifications

A university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Profund professional experience, with at least 4 years as a Software Architect in regulated en-vironments (medical, automotive, military) Extensive experience in developing and owning software architecture for complex systems Strong knowledge of C++ 14/17/20, with a proven track record of implementing complex software Proficiency in Object-Oriented Development (OOD, OOP) and design patterns Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including agile practices Excellent communication, problem-solving, and software engineering skills Experience in mentoring and leading development Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and German

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