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 objects, grasp tools or operate controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 60 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the weather conditions prevalent at the time.  Also, the employee will be exposed to the conditions in the production area and test areas. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to extreme.

The annual pay range for this position is $139,000 – $173,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay 
• The list goes on! 

 ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).