Physicist / Computer Scientist as C++ Software Developer (m/f/d)

Physicist / Computer Scientist as C++ Software Developer (m/f/d)

About Us

At DFT, film is our passion and quality is our mission.

Leveraging state-of-the-art IT technologies, we make film digitization efficient and enable the highest standards of image preservation. As the global market leader, we design and manufacture cutting-edge film scanners and digital solutions in Darmstadt, Germany, serving the needs of film archives and post-production facilities worldwide.

Our esteemed clientele—including the German Federal Film Archive, the Library of Congress, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, and FotoKem—trust us for the exceptional quality, performance, and reliability of our products and services. With additional teams in Burbank, USA, and London, UK, we ensure premium customer support around the globe.

Are you passionate about embedded systems, hardware-centric software development, innovative technology, and the world of film? If so, we invite you to become part of our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Developmentand maintenance of software applications for controlling a film scanner
• Expansionof the software to map individual customer workflows
• Optimizationand adaptation of the image pipeline - from image capture to storage
• Implementationof tools for system setup and Quality Assurance
• Performingcode reviews and ensuring high software quality
• Analysisand correction of errors (bug fixing) in existing applications

Your Qualifications

• Degreein physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or a comparablequalification
• Severalyears of experience in programming with C++
  
• In-depthknowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns
  
• Analytical,goal-oriented, and creative approach to complex problems
• Optional:Experience in UI/UX design
• Optional:Knowledge of AI-supported image optimization and video analysis
• Good English skills (at least B2) in spoken andwritten language

What We Offer

• Challengingand varied responsibilities in a highly specialized technical environmentwithin a strategically oriented company. Direct impact on productdecisions and technical solutions
• Thoroughonboarding by experienced colleagues, followed by continuous personal andprofessional development
• Acommitted, skilled team with flat hierarchies
• Flexibleworking hours and an open, appreciative corporate culture
• Amodern work environment with high-quality technical equipment

Ready to join us?

We look forward toreceiving your comprehensive application, including:

• A cover letter detailing your salary expectations and earliest possible start date
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Please submit your application as a single PDF file via email to:

Your contact:Jennifer Lehmann, Manager People & Culture