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 experience using Python for test automation, or similar. We require basic experience with VHDL or similar languages. We require good English skills and optionally German language skills. We look for strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, precisely, and with empathy. We value a passion for solving complex challenges independently and as part of a team. 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 and embedded Linux, including infrastructure, and use VHDL. We contribute to software architecture definition and design. We evaluate technical feasibility by creating proofs of concept and final software for new designs or changes. We work in an agile team where each member is an expert. Technologies: Architect Embedded Linux Python VHDL C++ Excel LESS More: We are ZEISS, a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and an enabler of smaller, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips. Our technologies are used in around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide, supporting the electronics that power smartphones, smart homes, and smart factories. We offer a spacious modern working environment with opportunities for further development, expert knowledge, and strong team spirit, supported by the long-term vision of the Carl Zeiss Foundation. We are committed to 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