Senior Algorithm Engineer

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?  

As a Sr Algorithm Engineer, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in ZEISS XRM division, on the worlds greatest X-ray Microscope.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:


* Design, implement, test and validate algorithms on relevant tools.


* Research, diagnose, and resolve customer issues in a timely manner.


* Follow standard procedures to document and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate team members.


* Provide customers with step-by-step guidance to resolve technical problems.


* Collaborate with other scientists and engineers on algorithm development in the field of x-ray microscopy and CT.


* Support algorithm development throughout the entire product lifecycle.


* Support algorithm hardware integration & support through the entire product lifecycle, including troubleshooting existing technologies with new hardware generations.


* Support cloud implementation & deployment of algorithmic solutions.


* Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and communicate with project teams.


* Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.


* Support visiting students and interns.

Do you qualify?


* Master’s (PhD preferred) degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.


* Relevant experience in algorithm development in a scientific environment.


* Preferred: background in tomography, X-ray microscopy and CT applications.


* Preferred: 3-5 years experience with X-Ray Microscopes and CT applications and tomographic imaging.


* A strong background in computational imaging, computer vision and / or machine learning.


* Experience with programming languages and tools such as Python, C++, CUDA, TensorFlow, MS Azure


* Ability to work independently and self-motivated


* Strong communication skills, including presentation skills.


* Willingness to work in a diverse global team.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

Travel up to 10%.

Physical demands and work environment:



* Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel obj...