Development Engineer – Software Focus | Development Engineer – Focus Software (m/f/d)
Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien
Job Summary
The Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technologies (Leibniz IPHT) in Jena is seeking a Development Engineer with a focus on software to contribute to innovative optical sensing and imaging solutions. This role involves the full development lifecycle of system solutions, from lab prototypes to clinically viable instruments, particularly for microscopes and optical sensors. The successful candidate will implement and test software for complex scientific equipment, integrate electronic components, and develop reusable software libraries. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, international research environment with world-class facilities, contributing to cutting-edge biomedical applications and transitioning experimental systems into practical devices.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Diploma/Master) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Signal Processing, Technical Computer Science, or comparable field with focus on programming for hardware/software integration in scientific equipment; OR University degree in Natural Sciences with strong understanding of programming, hardware control, and signal processing.
Experience
- • Industry experience in developing software for controlling scientific instruments
Languages
Additional
- Initially limited to 2 years, with possibility of extension. Full-time (100%) or part-time (minimum 30 hours/week) starting November 1, 2025.
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