Software Architect — Global X-ray Software (XSW)

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 develops the software that powers world-class X-ray and CT systems used in industrial inspection, metrology, and research. Our Global X-ray Software (XSW) team builds control, data acquisition, and reconstruction software — including some of the fastest and most accurate CT reconstruction in the industry. We’re seeking a hands‑on Software Architect to shape the future of our products and lead the design of scalable, high-performance, maintainable software systems.

Role overview

As a Software Architect on the XSW team, you will define technical direction, design system and component architectures, and guide the team to deliver reliable, high-performance software for X-ray and CT systems. You will collaborate with product managers, hardware engineering teams, and fellow software architects to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines strategic architecture leadership with practical hands‑on work and mentoring of engineers.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

What we’re looking for

• 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.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting‑edge X-ray and CT software used worldwide in high‑value industrial and research applications.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment at Nikon Metrology Europe in Leuven.
• Competitive salary and benefits (details discussed during hiring).
• Opportunities to influence product direction and the technical roadmap.
• Hybrid work flexibility (subject to team/role needs).

Equal opportunity statement

Nikon Metrology Europe is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.