Salary: 45.000 - 70.000 € per year Requirements: We require studies in Engineering, Control Systems, Mathematics, Physics or a similar field. We require proven experience as a software developer or architect in a professional software development environment for bare metal controllers (C), real-time operating systems (Linux), or similar machine-oriented applications. We require an excellent understanding of real-time applications such as fast embedded control systems. We require the ability to efficiently develop optimum solutions using the latest tools and methods in low-level programming. We require clear, precise, and empathetic communication skills, with the ability to solve complex challenges independently and in a team. We require experience with VHDL or similar languages on FPGAs. We require good English skills and optionally German language skills. Responsibilities: We develop the control software for the next generations of lithography systems and drive progress in the semiconductor industry. We implement best-in-class embedded control systems on bare metal, embedded Linux, and in firmware. We define the software architecture and design. We evaluate technical feasibility, create PoCs, and develop final software for new designs or changes. We work in an agile team where each member is an expert. Technologies: Architect Embedded Firmware Linux VHDL Excel FPGA LESS More: We are ZEISS, a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and an enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips. Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using our technologies, supporting innovations in smartphones, smart homes, and smart factories. We offer a spacious modern working environment with opportunities for further development, supported by expert knowledge, strong team spirit, and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation to bring science and society into the future together. We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity. last updated 23 week of 2026