QED EU Software Engineer
About this role
Software Engineer at QED Technologies Europe
Location: Delft Hours: 32–40 per week Education Level: Master’s degree (WO)
Join QED Technologies Europe and work on software that powers some of the world’s most precise optical measurement systems. In this role, you combine hands-on software engineering with real-world machine interaction, contributing directly to high-impact applications in semiconductor manufacturing and astronomy. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of our software platform in close collaboration with our US-based parent company.
What you will do
As a Software Engineer, you are part of the Software & Controls team within the Development & Engineering department. You work in a multidisciplinary environment where software, physics, and mechatronics come together.
Your key responsibilities:
- Develop robust software that enables customers to operate high-precision machines effectively
- Work across the full software stack, with an initial focus on integrating existing systems into the QED platform
- Collaborate with colleagues in the Netherlands and the United States on architecture and implementation
- Contribute to improving and extending the functionality of existing systems
- Test and validate your software directly on machines in a hands-on environment
What we offer
At QED Technologies Europe, you’ll work in an international high-tech environment with short communication lines, a collaborative culture, and plenty of room for personal and professional growth.
Your benefits include:
- Salary between €4,000 – €4,700 gross per month (based on experience)
- Annual bonus of 5% (based on company performance)
- 40 days off: 32 vacation days + 8 ADV (full-time)
- Pension scheme according to the Metalektro CAO
- Hybrid working (1–2 days from home)
- Flexible working hours (start between 07:00–09:30)
- Personal development budget tailored to your ambitions
- 1-year contract with the intention of permanent employment
What you bring
You are a pragmatic and structured Software Engineer who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary, hands-on environment. You communicate clearly, collaborate easily, and like to see your work come to life in real machines.
Your profile includes:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering field
- 3–5 years of experience in software development
- Strong experience with C# (preferred) or Java
- Experience with MVVM frameworks (e.g., WPF)
- Willingness to work with (and maintain) WinForms
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
Nice to have:
- Experience in multidisciplinary environments (hardware + software)
- Familiarity with .NET Framework and .NET Core
About us
QED Technologies Europe (formerly Dutch United Instruments) develops high-end optical measurement equipment used worldwide in semiconductor manufacturing, astronomy, and other advanced applications. In 2025, the company was acquired by QED Technologies in the United States, creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.
From our office in Delft, Netherlands we work with a team of 25 colleagues in an open, collaborative environment. We combine the agility of a small engineering office with the global reach of an international organization.
Apply now!
Are you ready to help build the next generation of high-precision machine software?
Apply now by sending your CV and motivation letter to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=91186510-f89c-431c-a1b3-0c8e2a7caac0&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=588726
If you have any questions concerning the Software Engineer position, please contact Rogier Ellenbroek (Software & Controls Team Lead) at +31 6 18 42 71 32
Company at a glance
QED Technologies serves the global precision optics industry with solutions for high performance polishing and metrology on the most demanding surfaces and materials. QED systems are utilized by the smallest to largest manufacturers supplying the SEMI, military, space, R&D, imaging and other industries. Our customers are proud to publish results achieved with QED systems, and these can be found at https://elite100.com/.
QED offers automated, deterministic polishing on plano, spherical, aspherical and freeform shapes to the figure tolerance you require. QED's MRF® fluids and machines can provide high removal with nanometer figure control and angstrom-level surface finish. QED provides metrology utilizing Subaperture Stitching Interferometry (SSI) technology. Our product, known as ASI(Q), provides plano, spherical and aspheric surface metrology at high resolution, over large areas, and sub-nanometer performance.
The combined metrology and polishing systems deliver a solution for manufacturing high-precision optics with accuracy, determinism and repeatability, enabling manufacturers to meet tight deadlines with higher yield. QED Technologies provides our customers manufacturing confidence assure they can maintain profitability with on time delivery to the end user.
Our contract manufacturing group, QED Optics, is the industry’s go-to resource for a combination of large, challenging or highly precise optical components that most other manufacturers can’t produce. https://www.qedoptics.com/
Top Benefits
- Salary between €4,000 – €4,700 gross per month
- Annual bonus of 5%
- 40 days off (32 vacation days + 8 ADV)
- Pension scheme according to the Metalektro CAO
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Personal development budget
- 1-year contract with intention of permanent employment
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