Sr Software Engineer (C++) (m/w/d)

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision. We combine a 40+ years history of leading edge vision products and strong growth year to year with a special culture that embraces a fast-paced and creative environment of a startup. The 3D, Computational Imaging and Robotics Product Engineering Group develops high-performance 2D & 3D tools and sensors that are crucial to maintain company leadership in a rapidly growing market environment. The Jena team creates leading-edge 3D technologies for industrial machine vision, including fast and precise 3D data acquisition, embedded vision processing and real-time robotics.

Senior Software Engineer

You will join a team of experienced and highly motivated embedded and computer vision software engineers developing robust embedded vision solutions for industrial applications. In this role, you will design, implement, and test system-level software for embedded Linux platforms, as well as software for 2D/3D data acquisition and post-processing. Drawing on your professional experience in software design and development, you will help implement new features and functionality on embedded platforms, enabling Cognex devices to run the latest machine vision and acquisition algorithms. You are passionate about thinking outside the box, enjoy analyzing complex problems, and thrive on creating innovative solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Design and implementation of system-level software and algorithms for embedded Linux devices
• Participate in code reviews across teams and codebases
• Automated testing, QA and runtime performance evaluation of new features and functionality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced software design and development with modern C++, preferably under Linux
• Professional experience with software development tools, like GCC, CMake, Git preferably on embedded Linux systems (ARM, x86)
• Team skills to jointly create solutions in the vision group
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in English to work effectively in distributed teams
• Keen to work in a global and industry-leading company

The Jena team is looking for a highly motivated and open-minded colleague to jointly tackle complex and challenging tasks and create embedded vision software products with industry leading functionality and quality.

Office Location: Leutragraben 2-4, 07743 Jena, Germany

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 76.000,00€ - 95.000,00€ per year

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
• Do you currently reside in Germany?
• What are your monthly salary expectations (before tax)?
• Do you have 5+ years of hands-on experience in advanced software design and development with modern C++?
• Do you have Professional experience with software development tools, like GCC, CMake, Git preferably on embedded Linux systems (ARM, x86)?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 07743 Jena