C++ developer

C++ Developer - Optical Metrology / High-Precision Engineering - Wetzlar (m/f/d)

Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany (On-site)

We are currently hiring a C++ Developer for a globally established company specialising in high-precision optical measurement systems.

You will join an interdisciplinary team of software engineers and physicists developing software for advanced optical and metrology machines. The role focuses on mathematical modelling, algorithm development, and high-performance system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for optical measurement systems
• Implement and optimise mathematical algorithms (geometry, linear algebra, numerical methods)
• Translate physical models into robust production code
• Work closely with R&D, hardware, and physics teams
• Contribute to system architecture and performance improvements

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional C++ development experience
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ and STL
• Academic background in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar
• Solid understanding of linear algebra and geometry
• Experience working with complex codebases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and spoken English & German

Nice to Have

• Experience with Qt
• Background in optics, image processing, or signal processing
• Experience working with hardware-related systems

What's Offered

• Modern R&D environment
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Long-term development opportunities
• Work on technically challenging, high-precision systems