Senior Software Architect for High-Performance X-ray/CT

Nikon Metrology; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Nikon Metrology Europe in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a hands-on Software Architect to shape the future of our X-ray/CT software. You will lead the design of scalable, high-performance systems and mentor engineers across the XSW team.

Responsibilities include defining architecture, collaborating with product managers and hardware teams, and contributing hands-on when necessary. A Master/PhD and strong English are required; Dutch is a plus. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or Senior Technical Lead.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals; experience with C#, C++, Python, or other languages is a plus.
• Deep understanding of high-performance system design, design patterns, and software architecture principles.
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Define and evolve software architecture for control, acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis components of our X-ray/CT product line.
• Lead technical decision-making with senior XSW colleagues: evaluate technologies, establish architectural standards, and promote best practices for code quality and maintainability.
• Produce and maintain architecture artifacts: system diagrams, module specifications, API contracts, and non-functional requirements documents.
• Work closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance.
• Mentor mid-level engineers, conduct architecture reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and technical risk assessment.
• Contribute hands-on to critical parts of the codebase when needed.

Connaissances

Software architecture

High-performance design

C#

C++

Python

Communication skills

Dutch language knowledge

English fluent

Formation

Master's or PhD in CS/SE/EE/Physics

Description du poste

Nikon Metrology Europe in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a hands-on Software Architect to shape the future of our X-ray/CT software. You will lead the design of scalable, high-performance systems and mentor engineers across the XSW team.

Responsibilities include defining architecture, collaborating with product managers and hardware teams, and contributing hands-on when necessary. A Master/PhD and strong English are required; Dutch is a plus. Hybrid work is available.