Software Architect (all genders)

Introduction

You will be responsible for building and technically leading a high‑performing software team to develop the core software architecture of a new microscope. In this role, you define and implement both the underlying technical software platform and an innovative, user‑centric graphical user interface tailored to diverse market and customer requirements. Leveraging your deep expertise in software development and GUI design, you translate complex user needs into intuitive, high‑performance solutions and make a key contribution to the product’s long‑term success.

Your Responsibilities and Duties

• Building and technically leading a software team to develop the core software architecture of a new microscope
• Definition, design, and implementation of the overall software architecture
• Development of the foundational software platform for the microscope system
• Conceptualization and implementation of an innovative, user‑centric graphical user interface (GUI)
• Translating complex user and market requirements into intuitive, high‑performance software solutions
• Ensuring high system performance, stability, and scalability
• Technical ownership of GUI design, usability, and user experience
• Close collaboration with hardware, systems, and development teams to ensure optimal integration
• Acting as a technical mentor and key knowledge holder within the software team
• Promoting knowledge sharing, skills development, and sustainable team success

Your Skills and Qualifications

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in developing complex software architectures, ideally for imaging systems with a high level of user interaction
• Strong expertise in modern software development, including architectures, interfaces, performance optimization, and maintainability
• In‑depth experience in GUI design, usability concepts, and user‑centered design
• Experience in building and technically leading software or development teams
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Structured, quality‑driven, and solution‑oriented working style

​​​​​What we Offer

• An exciting role in an internationally active, well‑established mid‑sized company with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making paths
• Flexibility for goal‑ and results‑oriented work in a collegial, open, and respectful working environment
• We support freedom and flexibility in terms of working hours and home office options, as well as 30 days of annual leave
• A structured and well‑designed onboarding is very important to us – you will receive an individual onboarding plan and be supported by an attoBuddy
• Lifelong learning is actively supported through targeted training and development opportunities
• State‑of‑the‑art office building with excellent access to Munich’s S‑Bahn network, employee parking, JobRad, bicycle parking, and shower facilities
• Attractive discounts for employees through Corporate Benefits
• Because work should also be fun, we organize several company and team events throughout the year
• We support your health with attoCare, a company pension scheme, and regular health days
• Fresh fruit and beverages are provided free of charge, and freshly prepared daily meals in our company restaurant are subsidized
• EGYM membership

Final sentence

Ready for your next career step? Then join our team and help shape the future of precision technology with us – we look forward to getting to know you!

contact person

​Rachel Howlett