R&D Software Developer (X-Ray)

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R&D SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (M/F/D)

We are looking for software engineers to strengthen our software development team by Bruker AXS in Karlsruhe. Bruker AXS, being part of the Bruker Corporation, is a leading global developer and manufacturer of analytical X-ray systems for elemental analysis and materials research. You will be working in small team on developing software packages and applications that allow customers to operate our analytical instruments, plan and perform analytical tasks. Our solutions enable a wide range of customers in research and industry – including chemistry, petrochemistry, pharmaceuticals, metals and steel, semiconductor, cement, minerals and mining, automotive, forensics, environmental, art and conservation, nanotechnology and life sciences – to make technological advancements and accelerate their progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop .NET desktop applications to enable customers to work with the X-ray instruments manufactured by Bruker AXS

• Extend and improve 2D data acquisition and image processing workflows

• Run, check and improve developed software on X-ray instruments

• Ensure performance, scalability, and quality of the developed software packages

• Maintain software packages and applications throughout the product lifecycle

• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends

• Participate in innovation projects and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team covering mechanical design, electronics, physics, analytics

• Collaborate with own team members and other software teams to continuously improve development and test procedures and standards

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and skills

• Software development experience in one the languages: C#, python, Java or C++

• Understanding of data acquisition and image processing workflow, performance optimization

• Experience with analytical systems appreciated

• Knowledge in physics and electronics appreciated

• Good knowledge of software engineering best practices and the full development lifecycle

• Teamwork skills, initiative, and a sense of responsibility

• Motivation to work in a multi-cultural team

• Proficient English and good communication skills

• German language skills are a plus

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 in Karlsruhe/ 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