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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Architect Realtime Bare-Metal Software - **Company:** ZEISS Group - **Location:** Oberkochen, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, System Programming, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Real Time Systems, Bare Metal - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://zeissgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Oberkochen/Senior-Architect-Realtime-Bare-Metal-Software--m-f-x-_JR_1049542-1 ## 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 an excellent understanding of real-time applications like fast embedded control systems * you can efficiently develop optimum solutions using the latest tools and methods in low level programming * you can communicate clearly, precisely and with empathy and have a passion to successfully solve complex challenges independently and in a team * you have experience with VHDL or similar languages on FPGA's * 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 and in firmware * defining 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. 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