Head of Embedded Systems Development

• You will lead a team of firmware and electronics developers and promote their professional development through targeted coaching, training and regular, constructive feedback
• You will ensure the reliable planning, implementation and monitoring of embedded systems projects by your team in accordance with schedules and budgets
• You will collaborate closely across departments and locations (e.g. hardware development, quality assurance) and successfully integrate external development partners
• You will develop modular platform solutions and integrate new technologies and trends in the field of embedded systems, contributing to quality improvement and reduction of development costs
• You will integrate open source principles and represent Zeiss in external committees and open source communities
• You will implement best practices in product/software development and system/firmware architecture and implement verification and validation strategies to ensure quality and reliability
• You will ensure compliance with legal and normative requirements as well as relevant cybersecurity specifications in all development processes

• You have a degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field
• You have several years of professional experience in the successful and cross-functional development of embedded systems, preferably in medical device development
• You have experience in technical and disciplinary leadership and in developing high-performing teams in a regulated environment and in the field of cybersecurity
• You have experience in collaborating with and managing external development partners nationally and globally
• You have in-depth knowledge of relevant programming languages such as C, C++, Python, as well as application knowledge in the use of Linux-based real-time operating systems, preferably Zephyr, as well as microcontrollers and bus systems (CAN, CAN-FD, TSN)
• You are familiar with modern product and software development methods and associated CI/CD tools, such as GitHub, Azure DevOps and Jira
• You have knowledge of platform development/product line engineering; practical experience is desirable
• You have application-related project management skills and the ability to use both classic and agile approaches as appropriate to the situation
• You have a solution-oriented and analytical mindset
• You have good communication skills and experience in stakeholder management
• You enjoy working with international and diverse teams.
• You have very good English skills, written and spoken and good German skills

ZEISS is technology, optics and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields. As one of the world’s top technology companies with a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production, and a strong brand to boot, ZEISS is shaping the future far beyond the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success, continued expansion and market leadership.