Company Description

For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,800 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will develop innovative and highly interactive software solutions that power our portfolio of cutting-edge microscopy and analysis instruments. Your work will span from precise and efficient analysis methodologies to sophisticated visualization concepts, enabling researchers to uncover deep and novel insights into nature’s complexity.

• Design and implement modern C++/Qt software for data acquisition, visualization, and analysis, including hardware-near interfaces for scientific instruments.
• Develop intuitive user interfaces and visualization tools that simplify complex scientific data.
• Write clean, production-level C++ code with multithreading and UI widgets, ensuring quality through unit tests and peer reviews.
• Apply your expertise in physics, optics, or measurement technologies to create software for advanced imaging and analytical methods.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team, supporting structured project delivery and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Optics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related Natural Sciences.
• Strong C++ and object-oriented design skills, with solid experience in Qt (Python is a plus).
• Proven experience in developing interactive applications for scientific visualization, data analysis, or instrument control.
• Proficient in multithreading, UI development, clean coding practices, and familiar with imaging systems like microscopy or flow cytometry.
• Skilled in Git, CMake, CI/CD workflows, and modern software development methodologies.

We offer

Additional Information

What we offer

• Flexible on-site work: Enable time management on your terms
• Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication
• Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for
• Health & Sport: Corporate sports activities and health provision
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our inhouse Training Academy
• Corporate benefits: Employee events, 30 days of vacation, (e)-bike leasing, company pension plan and many other offers

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability.

Become part or our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

Contact us

Please give us an idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for.

If you like to learn more about working in our Software Development Department, check out here.