Software Architect (m/f/x)

Posted:
2/9/2026, 5:14:20 PM

Location(s):
Bavaria, Germany ⋅ Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Software Architect at ZEISS Medical Technology, Munich Germany (m/f/x) Are you ready to take on a challenging role that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and enables you to redefine what's possible? Our employees drive innovation daily, resulting in exceptional products. You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced software solutions for our cutting-edge medical robotic systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to use your talents: Together we strive to enhance patient care by em-powering healthcare professionals with our transformative technologies!

Your role

  • Owning the architecture of a complex sensor system and real-time data processing pipeline for a new interventional robotic system

  • By collaborating closely with other developers and engineers, you ensure seamless integration of our software into the robotic system.

  • Driving the specification and implementation of explicit and concrete software quality requirements according to ISO 25010

  • Driving the development by designing, implementing, and maintaining software

  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to the development team

  • Collaborating closely with other development teams and departments

  • Coordinating technical aspects with external development partners

  • Creating technical and release documentation, as well as architecture diagrams

  • Supporting cybersecurity activities, including evaluating analysis results

  • Conducting code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards and specifications

Your Profile

  • A university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • Profund professional experience, with at least 4 years as a Software Architect in regulated en-vironments (medical, automotive, military)

  • Extensive experience in developing and owning software architecture for complex systems

  • Strong knowledge of C++ 14/17/20, with a proven track record of implementing complex software

  • Proficiency in Object-Oriented Development (OOD, OOP) and design patterns

  • Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including agile practices

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and software engineering skills

  • Experience in mentoring and leading development teams

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and German

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sabrina Rieker