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Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal

Carl Zeiss AG

On-site
Oberkochen
Full-time
Senior
Salary not listedPosted 2mo ago

Real job — pulled straight from Carl Zeiss AG’s careers page · Verified July 15, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Carl Zeiss AG is hiring a Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal — a full-time, based in Oberkochen role. Apply directly on Carl Zeiss AG's careers page below.

Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x)

Location: Oberkochen

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips

Working for tomorrow today.

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high-precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro- and nanoelectronics.

Your role

  • developing the control software for the next generations of lithography systems, driving the progress in the semiconductor industry

  • implementing best in class embedded control systems on bare metal, embedded Linux and in firmware

  • defining the software architecture definition and design

  • evaluate technical feasibility, creating PoC’s and final software for new designs or changes

  • working in an agile team where each member is an expert

Your profile

  • studies in Engineering, Control Systems, Mathematics, Physics or similar

  • you have proven experience as a software developer or architect in a professional software development environment for bare metal controllers (C), real-time operating systems (Linux) or similar machine-oriented applications

  • you have an excellent understanding of real-time applications like fast embedded control systems

  • you can efficiently develop optimum solutions using the latest tools and methods in low level programming

  • you can communicate clearly, precisely and with empathy and have a passion to successfully solve complex challenges independently and in a team

  • you have experience with VHDL or similar languages on FPGA's

  • good English and optionally German language

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Matthias Sonnentag, Oliver Reith, Ramazan Azgin

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal at Carl Zeiss AG?

The required skills for Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal at Carl Zeiss AG include: C, FPGA, VHDL, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal at Carl Zeiss AG?

Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal at Carl Zeiss AG is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Software Architect, Realtime Bare-Metal at Carl Zeiss AG?

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