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Lead Software Architect (f/m/x)

OberkochenFull-time2026-08-10 → 2026-11-14

Core

Lead software architecture for a wafer inspection and analysis tool in semiconductor fab environments.

Role type

Lead Software Architect (Systems Engineering)

Builds

Wafer inspection and analysis tools for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor / Industrial Metrology / Automation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Software architecture design, Hardware-software co-development, Distributed systems design, API and interface design, CI/CD, Agile development, System engineering collaboration, Technical risk assessment, Architectural governance

Preferred skills

PhD, Semiconductor industry experience, Machine control technologies

Technologies

Modern programming languages for machine control and data processing

Responsibilities

Define and evolve modular software architecture, Translate system requirements into software specs, Guide technology selection, Drive design reviews and code quality, Support integration and deployment strategies, Mitigate technical risks, Act as technical contact for architecture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities