Software Architect

Chikara HR; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Learning budget

Flexible working arrangements

Employee share ownership

Job summary

Chikara HR in Eindhoven seeks a Software Architect to own the technical direction of a multi-language software platform, connecting teams across the full stack and tackling complex metrology data.

You will lead architecture, HPC solutions, and algorithms for interpretation of measurement data, collaborating with engineers to scale the function as the team grows. A PhD and strong programming skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of professional software development experience with architectural responsibility.
• 3 to 5 years coordinating technical teams or managing complex software development projects.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C; LabVIEW experience is an advantage.
• Proven experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, or large-scale data processing.
• Background in semiconductor physics, metrology, measurement technologies, or a related physics-based domain.
• Familiarity with algorithm development, mathematical modelling, inverse problems, or computational physics.
• Experience with physics-informed machine learning or deep neural networks applied to physical systems is desirable.
• PhD in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the software architecture across the full stack, ensuring all subsystems integrate effectively into a scalable, coherent platform.
• Coordinate the work of internal and external development teams, managing deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Oversee high-performance computing solutions designed to process large-scale, complex metrology data.
• Guide the development and optimisation of algorithms for measurement data interpretation, collaborating with engineers to bring theoretical models into computational reality.
• Manage external development partners, ensuring their deliverables align with the overall architectural direction.
• Dive into technical problems at any level of the stack when needed, providing hands-on expertise on the most challenging issues.

Skills

Python

C

High-performance computing

Algorithms

Physics background

Machine learning

Architectural leadership

Education

PhD in computer science

PhD in physics

PhD in applied mathematics

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

• Full technical ownership of a sophisticated, multi-layered software platform at a growing deep-tech company
• Advanced work spanning high-performance computing, physics-based algorithms, and complex metrology systems
• €80,000 to €100,000 base salary + stock options

Chikara HR is working with a fast-growing advanced semiconductor metrology company based in Eindhoven. Reporting to the Head of Development and Engineering, the Software Architect will own the technical direction of a sophisticated, multi-language software platform, connecting multiple teams working across the full stack and getting hands-on with the most complex technical challenges. As the product scales, the team will grow around this role, offering real scope to shape the function over time.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the software architecture across the full stack, ensuring all subsystems integrate effectively into a scalable, coherent platform
• Coordinate the work of internal and external development teams, managing deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation
• Oversee high-performance computing solutions designed to process large-scale, complex metrology data
• Guide the development and optimisation of algorithms for measurement data interpretation, collaborating with engineers to bring theoretical models into computational reality
• Manage external development partners, ensuring their deliverables align with the overall architectural direction
• Dive into technical problems at any level of the stack when needed, providing hands-on expertise on the most challenging issues

About you:

• 7 to 10 years of professional software development experience with architectural responsibility
• 3 to 5 years coordinating technical teams or managing complex software development projects
• Strong programming skills in Python and C; LabVIEW experience is an advantage
• Proven experience with high-performance computing, parallel processing, or large-scale data processing
• Background in semiconductor physics, metrology, measurement technologies, or a related physics-based domain
• Familiarity with algorithm development, mathematical modelling, inverse problems, or computational physics
• Experience with physics-informed machine learning or deep neural networks applied to physical systems is desirable
• PhD in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, computational science, or a related field (preferred)
• Base salary €80,000 to €100,000 + benefits package
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion

At Chikara HR, we champion diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our recruitment process. We partner with employers who value varied perspectives and strive to create inclusive work environments. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or any other aspect of your identity. We are committed to treating every candidate with fairness and respect and matching diverse talent with opportunities where you can thrive.