Senior Software Architect, Hybrid High-Performance X-ray CT

Nikon Metrology; Vlaams-Brabant; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Nikon Metrology Europe in Leuven is seeking a hands-on Software Architect to shape the future of our X-ray and CT software. You will define system and component architectures, guide the team, and ensure reliable, high-performance software across the product lines.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with mentoring, collaboration with hardware teams, and hands-on contribution to critical code paths. Fluent English is expected; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or Senior Technical Lead.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration 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.
• Lead technical decision-making, establish architectural standards, and promote best practices for code quality and maintainability.
• Produce 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

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in a relevant field

Outils

C#

C++

Python

Description du poste

Nikon Metrology Europe in Leuven is seeking a hands-on Software Architect to shape the future of our X-ray and CT software. You will define system and component architectures, guide the team, and ensure reliable, high-performance software across the product lines.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with mentoring, collaboration with hardware teams, and hands-on contribution to critical code paths. Fluent English is expected; Dutch is a plus.