Optical Systems Software Developer (f/m/x)

zeissgroup; Oberkochen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in Oberkochen, Germany, seeks a highly skilled physicist or computer scientist to transform optical design algorithms into robust, high-performance software for adaptive lithography optics systems. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of optics, mechatronics and embedded software experts to deliver advanced, series-ready solutions.

Responsibilities include optimizing geometric optics algorithms, translating Python-based concepts to C++, and integrating complex optical subcomponents

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in physics, applied computer science, data science or comparable field; doctorate welcome.
• Strong knowledge of geometric optics and experience developing efficient algorithms for optimizing optical systems.
• Familiarity with adaptive optics, Zernike polynomials and wavefronts.
• Experience with efficient numerical computing tools (BLAS/LAPACK).
• Proficiency in NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch and Jupyter Notebook.
• Experience developing complex software in C or C++.
• German and English language skills at least at B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Optimize internal algorithms for adaptive lithography optics systems.
• Understand optical design concepts and predominantly Python-based algorithms.
• Transfer algorithms into C++ together with optics experts.
• Bring solutions to series readiness within customer systems.
• Integrate complex functionalities of optical subcomponents into product control systems.
• Analyze the functionality of the complete optical system.
• Develop algorithms and product software translating optical behavior into mechatronic specifications.
• Collaborate with optics, mechatronics and embedded software teams.

Skills

Geometric optics

Adaptive optics

Wavefronts

Numerical computing (BLAS/LAPACK)

NumPy / SciPy / PyTorch / Jupyter

Communication

C/C++ programming

English & German (B2+)

Education

Physics/BSc in CS/Data Science or related field

Tools

BLAS

LAPACK

NumPy

SciPy

PyTorch

Jupyter Notebook

C/C++

Julia or ONNX (advantage)

Job description

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and 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.

In this role, you will help transform optical design algorithms into stable, high-performance customer products for adaptive lithography optics systems. Working in an interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with experienced optics, mechatronics and embedded software experts.

Your role

• Optimize internal algorithms developed for the design of adaptive lithography optics systems
• Understand optical design concepts and predominantly Python-based algorithms
• Transfer algorithms into C++ together with an experienced internal optics expert team
• Bring the resulting solutions to series readiness within customer systems
• Integrate increasingly complex functionalities of optical subcomponents into product control systems
• Analyze the functionality of the complete optical system
• Develop algorithms and product software that translate the desired optical behavior into specifications for mechatronic systems controlling adaptive optics
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues from optics, mechatronics and embedded software

Your profile

• Completed university degree in physics, applied computer science, data science or a comparable field; a doctorate is welcome
• Strong knowledge of geometric optics and experience developing efficient algorithms for optimizing optical systems
• Familiarity with adaptive optics, Zernike polynomials and wavefronts
• Experience with efficient numerical computing tools such as BLAS or LAPACK
• Proficiency in NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch and Jupyter Notebook
• Experience developing more complex software in C or C++
• Experience with Julia or ONNX is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and the ability to structure and clearly document complex topics
• German and English language skills at least at B2 level

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Matthias Sonnentag