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Zeiss • Surgical Instruments & Devices • Eyewear • C# • C++ • 2 days ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Zeiss scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Zeiss

Zeiss is a German optics and optoelectronics group founded in Jena in 1846 that is owned by a foundation rather than by shareholders, which frees it to invest on very long horizons. Its most strategically important business supplies the optical systems inside extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, without which leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing would not be possible, and it also makes surgical and diagnostic ophthalmic equipment, spectacle lenses, industrial measurement systems, microscopes and camera optics. Headquartered in Oberkochen with a large site in Jena, the group employs tens of thousands of people and spends an unusually high share of revenue on research.
zeiss.com • HQ: Oberkochen, Germany • Surgical Instruments & Devices • Eyewear • Medical Imaging Systems • Semiconductor Equipment • Optics & Photonic Components • 5000+ employees • Est. 1846
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Backed by YFM Equity Partners

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Do you want to take on a new challenge? Welcome to ZEISS.

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology company operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. ZEISS is shaping technological progress and through its solutions is extending the horizon of the world of optics and associated areas.

ZEISS consists of four segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working within the Microscopy Research & Development department at ZEISS, we are looking for a Software Engineer to join a collaborative team developing software for world-leading electron microscopy systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on applications that directly support scientific research and technological innovation, whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of software and system-level engineering challenges.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Developing and enhancing software for advanced microscopy and imaging systems • Working with C#, Windows-based technologies and desktop application development • Investigating, troubleshooting and resolving software and system-level issues • Collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver new product capabilities • Contributing to the continuous improvement of software quality, performance and user experience

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience developing software using C# and Microsoft technologies • Good understanding of Windows as a platform and how software interacts with operating systems and hardware • Exposure to low-level programming concepts, with knowledge of C or C++ being advantageous • A curious and proactive approach, with a genuine desire to learn and develop new skills • Interest in emerging technologies such as AI, automation and modern software development practices

WE WANT YOU!

With motivation and passion, you'll fit right in at ZEISS!

We're looking for inquisitive software engineers who enjoy understanding how things work beneath the surface. Whether you're early in your career or already building commercial experience, you'll thrive in an environment where learning, collaboration and technical curiosity are valued. If you enjoy solving problems, exploring new technologies and working on software that connects directly with world-leading scientific equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you want to make a difference in return for great employee benefits and career development opportunities then get in touch!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Abigail Hannaby, Farzana Rahman, Kate Benyon, Lara Haslam, Natarlee Lawrence, Suya Rolph
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