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# Senior Developer Bare-Metal and Realtime Software

- **Company:** ZEISS Group
- **Location:** Oberkochen, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Bare Metal
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://zeissgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Oberkochen/Senior-Developer-Bare-Metal-and-Realtime-Software--m-f-x-_JR_1049539-4

## About the Role

* studies in Engineering, Control Systems, Mathematics, Physics or similar
 * you have proven experience as a software developer or architect in a professional software development environment for bare metal controllers (C), real-time operating systems (Linux) or similar machine-oriented applications
 * you have used Python for test automation, or similar
 * you can communicate clearly, precisely and with empathy and have a passion to successfully solve complex challenges independently and in a team
 * you have basic experience with VHDL or similar languages
 * good English and optionally German language

## Description

* developing the control software for the next generations of lithography systems, driving the progress in the semiconductor industry
 * implementing best in class embedded control systems on bare metal, embedded Linux, including infrastructure and using VHDL
 * contributing to the software architecture definition and design
 * evaluate technical feasibility, creating PoC's and final software for new designs or changes
 * working in an agile team where each member is an expert

## About ZEISS Group

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 ...
**Tech Stack:** Java, .NET, Node.js, C#, Angular, React, Kubernetes, Software Architecture, C++, Python
**Industries:** Electronics, Information Tech, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Computer Software, Industrial Automation, R&D

[Company profile](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/companies/1031-zeiss-group)

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