Experienced Software Engineer (f/m/d) for Industrial Vision Systems

FWF; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 61.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Canteen and meal allowance

Up to 50% home office (flexitime)

Travel support for conferences

Training and career development

Zusammenfassung

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna seeks an Experienced Software Engineer (f/m/d) for Industrial Vision Systems to join the Center for Vision, Automation & Control. You will drive software architecture, collaborate across disciplines and ensure robust delivery of vision solutions for industry.

The role requires a MSc or higher in a related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong English plus German language skills.

Qualifikationen

• MSc or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems or related field.
• At least 5 years of industrial software development experience.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with clients and project managers.

Aufgaben

• Define software architectures for reliable, scalable vision systems.
• Drive software development with focus on security, maintainability and documentation.
• Guide junior developers and provide strategic technical direction.
• Collaborate with AI-assisted development and validate AI-generated code.

Kenntnisse

Modern C++

Python

Git

CMake

Linux

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

MSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qt/PySide

CUDA / HPC

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

TheAIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria’s largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO). We aim to transform scientific excellence into innovation with impact. Together with our partners, we develop technologies and solutions for a sustainable, resilient, and digitalized future, strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty. Our international teams combine cutting-edge research with strong implementation expertise to create measurable value for industry and society.

TheCenter for Vision, Automation & Controlis looking for new Ingenious Partner for our location inVienna (Giefinggasse, 1210). The Center develops key technologies for the intelligent production and automated industry of tomorrow. By combining artificial intelligence, computer vision, industrial inspection, robotics, automation, and control engineering, we create innovative solutions for autonomous, adaptive, and connected technical systems. Together with our partners, we develop technologies that make production and infrastructure systems more efficient, robust, flexible, and sustainable, thereby strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

As part of our Competence UnitHigh-Performance Vision Systemsyou will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists, AI experts, electronics specialists, software developers, and project managers, who are enthusiasticallyresearching on improving optical inspection and measurement systems towards higher performance (speed, resolution), robustness and flexibility. We cover the whole data processing chain - from image capture, image processing/computer vision to image content analysis - using both traditional and modern machine learning and AI methods.

Experienced Software Engineer (f/m/d) for Industrial Vision Systems

CENTER FOR VISION, AUTOMATION & CONTROL

• You are the seniortechnology expertforSoftware Development,driving innovation, and making strategic technical decisions, that ensure the success of our research and industry projects.
• You develop software that complies with thenewest standardsregarding software security, especially compliance with the EU’s cyber resilience act.
• Youdesign software architecturesfor reliable, expandable and maintainable vision systems.
• You select the right approaches toscale our technologyfrom rapid spike development to systems that run around the clock in industrial facilities.
• Youadvance our software developmentwith a high dedication to quality and a high commitment to well-tested and documented applications.
• You alsoshare your expertise with junior developers, offeringstrategic guidancein software requirements analysis, system design and structuring modular tasks.
• With your interest in the newest technological developments, youadvance our research projectsand helpestablish new business modelsand conceptsinthe field ofadvanced vision systems.
• Driven by a practical-problem solving approach, youdevelop industrial solutions that excel inperformance, reliability and innovation.

Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:

• Completed technical studies (at least MSc.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant industrial software development experience, with a high level of commitment and proven ability to work in a team, preferably a similar field
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate efficiently with clients and project managers, and to guide a development team
• Strong skills in modern C++ and Python, with solid experience in Git, CMake and Linux environments. Experience with Qt/PySide, C#/.NET, MATLAB, CUDA or HPC is beneficial.
• Experience with software architecture, automated testing, CI/CD, Docker, documentation and secure development practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted development and coding agents for implementation, refactoring, testing, documentation and code review. Ability to critically validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, performance and maintainability.
• Knowledge of sensing and camera technology as well as factory automation of advantage
• Good command of English and German (both required)

What to expect:

• The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 h / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 68.152,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience.
• Highlights of our employee benefitsinclude a canteen and meal allowance, organic coffee, tea and fruit baskets, preventive healthcare benefits and company doctor, pension fund, additional days off for various life events, family benefits (including two weeks of paid paternity leave “Papa-Weeks” and leisure subsidies), voucher programme, sports, cultural and socialising events and many more, as well as flexitime models (incl. up to 50% home office), travel support for conferences and networking, and individual training and career development opportunities.

At AIT, we create an inclusive and family-friendly working environment that promotes equal opportunities and actively strengthens diversity across our workforce and in leadership positions. Among other initiatives, we are committed to increasing the proportion of women in our company and therefore particularly welcome applications from female applicants.