Senior C++ Software Developer (w/m/d) - with strong hands on experience in C++20 and above, Python, Git

Project description

The role is a Munich-based engineering team supporting multiple internal laboratories and research groups. The engineer will work within a complex hardware-software ecosystem, helping scientists and engineers run experiments by connecting various physical devices and instruments to the company's internal platform. It is a continuous support and integration function across a broad and diverse range of ongoing experimental projects, from straightforward device connections to complex synchronization challenges.

Responsibilities

• Integrating new and existing hardware devices (e.g., linear stands, lab instruments) into the company's internal software ecosystem
• Developing plugins and modules in C++ and Python(or Lua) to enable software control of hardware
• Supporting laboratory engineers with software-side experiment setup and troubleshooting
• Writing and maintaining integration scripts and tooling in Python or Lua
• Participating in multiple parallel projects simultaneously, adapting to varying complexity levels
• Collaborating closely with engineers and lab teams on a daily basis

Skills

Must have

• C++ with modern standards (C++20 and above) — strong, practical knowledge required
• Scripting/integration language: Python or Lua (at least one)
• Experience working with hardware interfaces or device integration
• Version control: Git (or comparable system)
• Basic understanding of unit and integration testing principles (e.g., Google Test or similar C++ testing tools)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams
• Readiness to learn new internal tools, workflows, and technologies
• Location: Munich, or willingness to relocate to Munich

Nice to have skills

• Lua (beyond basic scripting knowledge)
• Objective-C
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols
• Experience with integration testing in hardware-adjacent environments
• General awareness of DevOps principles (no hands-on DevOps work required — all tooling is internal and proprietary)

Languages:

English - C1 Fluent