Your Role

• Analyze existing software development processes such as coding, testing, documentation, and review to identify automation and AI potential across the full software lifecycle
• Improve development workflows with a focus on AI-supported engineering
• Develop and maintain software components and tools for automation and for integrating AI into development processes and transfer them into reliable engineering tools
• Ensure code quality, reproducibility, and maintainability of new and existing solutions
• Enable the entire development team to use AI-supported tools and workflows effectively, define best practices for AI in software engineering, and support the adoption of new and existing tools
• Define and track relevant KPIs, continuously improve workflows based on feedback and usage, and ensure a measurable contribution to productivity
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies for software development, contribute to the strategic evolution of the development platform, and ensure compliant and responsible AI use

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven expertise in applying AI and LLM technologies, for example coding assistants, agents, prompting, workflow automation, or machine learning integration
• Several years of experience in modern software development, for example with Python, C++, cloud technologies, CI/CD, and (Azure) DevOps
• Knowledge of software architecture and a strong understanding of the full software lifecycle
• Experience in designing efficient development processes and working in agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong solution- and impact-oriented, proactive mindset
• Ability to translate technological progress into measurable business and engineering value
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in German and English
  

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Friederike Kirklar-Harms