Software Engineer / Material Scientist (X-ray)

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER / MATERIAL SCIENTIST (M/F/D)

For our Bruker AXS location in Karlsruhe, we are looking for Software Engineer / Material Scientist (m/w/d)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analysis methods for our innovative X-ray diffraction instruments

• Writing clean, well-documented, well-tested and efficient code

• Troubleshooting and documenting / testing software defects and technical issues

• Ensuring application performance, security, and scalability

• Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team covering mechanical design, electronics, physics, and applications

• Train and support in-house application scientists and service staff

• Discuss, develop, and follow up new ideas in the lab and also with scientific partners, key customers, and colleagues worldwide

Qualifications

• At minimum a master degree in a technical field like materials science, physics, or applied software engineering

• Practical experience in interpreting data collected with analytical equipment

• A working knowledge of X-ray diffraction would be an asset

• Two to three years of work experience

• Practical experience in software development (e.g. C, C#, Phyton, or similar)

• Good cooperation and communication skills

• Fluent writing and talking in English and German is advantageous

What we offer?

• All the benefits of a company collective agreement with IG Metall

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid working at suitable workplaces (currently 3 days in the office/ 2 days working remotely)

• 30 days vacation

• Flat structures

• Collaboration in highly professional, international teams

• Cutting-edge hardware

• Modern, air-conditioned buildings with state-of-the-art office, development and production areas

• Excellent transport connections