About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

Design and plan software by applying the principles of engineering to software development. Translate business requirements into digital solutions, including business analysis and application design. Develop future-proof, well-tested and secure applications. Systematically develop processes to provide specific functions. Is aware of the "big picture". Ensure up-to-date knowledge about the latest technologies and trends, bring fresh ideas to the team. May involve coordination on projects. The role requires a university education (master's degree) and more than 5 years of professional experience. This role covers 4 tiers. This job profile represents tier 4 of 4.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Develop and evolve design patterns and architecture for a large software application that is used to operate our X-Ray microscopes. Plan, design, code, test and debug SW features of a very large scope and complexity.
Is able to collaborate with others to understand and capture requirements and identify, analyze and evaluate many complex factors to arrive at a design.
Assists and guides others in selecting SW approaches.
Develop new SW approaches to complex problems. Requires significant creativity. Provides technical leadership and coordination of very large sized SW development tasks and initiatives.
Provides technical leadership and coordination across the entire Software organization.
Leads the development, planning, implementation, and documentation of SW technical roadmap and release schedules.
Actively participates in the development of BKM's and software development processes for the organization. May have responsibility for direct reports within the SW organization.

Do you qualify?

Minimum of 12 yrs. SW development experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or 10 yrs. SW development experience with a Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent , or a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent with 8 yrs. experience. Must have 3-5 years experience in at least two of the primary SW development languages we use.(C++, C# or Python). Must have at least 5 years experience developing a windows application for an instrument. Has 3-5 years experience as a SW technical lead and architecting an instrument control application.

The annual pay range for this position is $162,000 - $203,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical


• Vision


• Dental


• 401k Matching


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Vacation and sick pay


• The list goes on!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).