Software Design Engineer About the Role We are looking for a talented Software Design Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in the design and development of high-performance industrial and automation software.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
You will work on complex, real-time systems that interface closely with hardware such as motion controllers, lasers, and machine-vision components.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working across software and hardware boundaries, and contributing to robust, scalable system architectures.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using C# (.NET / .NET Core), with a strong focus on clean, maintainable architecture.
Build intuitive user interfaces using WPF, following best practices such as MVVM and other proven design patterns.
Develop and support real-time systems running on RTOS, Windows, or Linux platforms.
Integrate and control industrial hardware including motion controllers, lasers, and vision systems.
Implement reliable communication between systems using industrial Ethernet protocols and OPC UA.
Develop automation, data processing, and tooling solutions using Python.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, production-ready systems.
Support continuous improvement through version control, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Skills & Experience Programming & Frameworks Expert-level experience in C# (.NET / .NET Core).
Strong experience with WPF for desktop UI development.
Solid understanding of software design patterns (e.g.
MVVM, Factory) and clean architecture principles.
Good Python skills for automation, scripting, and data handling.
Experience developing real-time systems on RTOS, Windows, or Linux.
Industrial Control & Communication Experience programming industrial PCs and motion controllers such as Beckhoff, Delta Tau, Aerotech, or Galil.
Deep understanding of industrial Ethernet protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, and SERCOS.
Hands-on experience using OPC UA for system integration and data exchange.
Hardware, Lasers & Vision Practical experience controlling industrial lasers (fibre, CO2, excimer) via API or serial/Ethernet interfaces.
Experience calibrating and controlling galvo scanners (e.g.
ScanLab, Cambridge Technology).
Strong machine-vision experience using tools such as Halcon and/or OpenCV.
DevOps & Tools Proficient with Git for version control.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab).
Familiarity with data logging and databases, including SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases such as InfluxDB.
What Were Looking For A highly motivated engineer with strong problem-solving skills.
Someone who enjoys working on technically demanding, real-world systems.
A team player who can communicate effectively across software, hardware, and engineering disciplines. xjlbheb
A passion for building reliable, scalable, and well-designed software.
If you are excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial software and contribute to innovative, real-world engineering solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.