About this role
Your Role
You are a C++ enthusiast looking for a professional job in the healthcare industry?
Come and join us as a Software Developer! We are seeking a motivated team player to join our innovative team.
You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced software solutions for our cutting-edge medical robotic systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to use your talents: Together we strive to enhance patient care- by empowering healthcare professionals with our transformative technologies!
Your Role
You will shape and implement C++ software systems prioritizing performance, safety, reliability, and extensibility.
By collaborating closely with other developers and engineers, you ensure seamless integration of our software into the robotic system.
You define and analyze software requirements and translate them into robust software solutions including coding, debugging, and testing.
Identify potential software risks and implement strategies to ensure product reliability and safety.
If needed, you will create effective documentation, including but not limited to software specifications and test plans, to support product development and regulatory submissions.
Your Profile
Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
Proven experience (3-5 years) in software design and development, preferably in medical device or robotics industries. (desirable: IEC 62304 Class C, MISRA C/C++)
Strong proficiency in C++ 17/20
Experience in the development of real-time applications in a Linux environment (desirable: Yocto)
Experience developing software for safety critical real-time applications
Experience in the acquisition and processing of time-critical sensor data or image processing
Experience with network protocols for the deterministic exchange of these sensor data with neighboring systems
Knowledge of fundamentals in the field of robotics is of advantage
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize software for performance and reliability.
Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with agile cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
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About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- You will design and implement C++ software systems for medical robotic systems, focusing on performance, safety, and reliability. Collaborating with other developers, you will ensure seamless software integration and create documentation to support product development.
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