Lead Software Architect in Semiconductor Technology (m/f/x)

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Apply now! In less than 10 minutes. Work where the morning arises. About 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are manufactured using ZEISS technologies. As the heart of any electronically controlled system, they are no longer to think away from our everyday life – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and solutions for process control, ZEISS enables the production of increasingly smaller, more powerful and more energy-efficient microchips – and thus decisively shapes the age of microelectronics and nanoelectronics with its innovations.

Join the digital future of ZEISS in the field of semiconductor technology and fill the central role as lead software architect for the creation and maintenance of software architecture and software design for one of the product lines of our Semiconductor Mask Solutions business unit at Jena.

They are a central part of an interdisciplinary and international expert team that develops innovative solutions

in this key position, you work closely with product managers, project managers, testers and other architects to shape high-quality products and to contribute significantly to the success of our customers

They carry the main responsibility for the design and continuous development of the integral software architecture of a comprehensive product in the field of photomask systems for semiconductor chip production

Your focus is on automation, wartability and ease of use to increase the efficiency of the machines and to optimize customer experience

You make decisive architectural decisions and ensure technical feasibility while informing the management and customers about progress and challenges

You play an essential role in creating the product roadmap by working closely with project system engineers, project management and product management

They have a degree in computer science from a university or college or equivalent qualification, ideally with a doctorate

They bring at least 7 years of practical experience in software architecture for complex special machines and have demonstrated successful projects

Knowledge in the areas of simulation, algorithms and connected systems (e.g. Industry 4.0, automation) is advantageous and expand your profile

You have extensive knowledge and many years of experience in modular software architecture as well as their documentation, which allows you to develop clear and comprehensible architectures

You have experience in handling tools for process and project tracking (e.g. JIRA, TFS), central version management (e.g. GIT) and in the field of static code analysis and software media

They are characterized by high self-motivation, team orientation, a pronounced understanding of complex systems and excellent communication skills