Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x)

zeissgroup· Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
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📍 OberkochenFull time

About this role

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more 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.

Your role

  • developing the control software for the next generations of lithography systems, driving the progress in the semiconductor industry

  • implementing best in class embedded control systems on bare metal, embedded Linux and in firmware

  • defining the software architecture definition and design

  • evaluate technical feasibility, creating PoC’s and final software for new designs or changes

  • working in an agile team where each member is an expert

Your profile

  • studies in Engineering, Control Systems, Mathematics, Physics or similar

  • you have 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

  • you have an excellent understanding of real-time applications like fast embedded control systems

  • you can efficiently develop optimum solutions using the latest tools and methods in low level programming

  • you can communicate clearly, precisely and with empathy and have a passion to successfully solve complex challenges independently and in a team

  • you have experience with VHDL or similar languages on FPGA's

  • good English and optionally German language

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Matthias Sonnentag, Oliver Reith, Ramazan Azgin

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This Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) role at zeissgroup is based in Oberkochen. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) role at zeissgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) role in the Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH department at zeissgroup.
Which team or department does the Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) at zeissgroup belong to?
This Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) position is part of the Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH department at zeissgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) job at zeissgroup posted?
This Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software (m/f/x) position at zeissgroup was posted on Jun 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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