Job description

Introduction

Are you a Software Architect who thrives on designing the software behind the world's most advanced semiconductor equipment? Do you enjoy defining technical direction, coaching engineering teams, and translating complex system requirements into scalable software architectures?

Join an internationally operating high-tech engineering company where you'll lead the software architecture of next-generation semiconductor equipment. Working at the intersection of machine control, software engineering, and system architecture, you'll help shape innovative machines for leading technology companies while mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams.

If you're passionate about technical leadership, system design, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Designer / Software Architect, you'll be responsible for defining and safeguarding the software architecture of complex high-tech systems.

Define and own the software architecture for advanced semiconductor equipment.
Lead the design of machine control software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Siemens PLC.
Define the architecture of higher-level software components using C++ and/or C#.
Translate customer and system requirements into scalable, maintainable, and future-proof software architectures.
Make architectural decisions across PLC, machine control, and higher-level software.
Act as the technical authority within multidisciplinary project teams.
Coach and mentor Software Designers and Software Engineers, supporting their technical growth.
Drive software quality through design reviews, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
Support complex integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Collaborate closely with System Architects, Project Managers, Electronics Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
Identify technical risks early and define effective mitigation strategies.
Contribute to technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Company Profile

You will join an internationally operating high-tech engineering organization based in the Brainport Eindhoven region. The company develops advanced software and technology for customers within the semiconductor, high-tech machine building, medical technology, and industrial automation sectors.

Working in multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll contribute to the complete development lifecycle of complex systems—from concept and architecture to implementation, integration, and commissioning. The organization combines the flexibility of project-based engineering with a strong technical culture, offering engineers the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems while shaping the future of high-tech innovation.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
8-15+ years of experience in high-tech machine building, industrial automation, or software engineering.
Extensive experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and/or Siemens PLC.
Extensive experience developing software in C++ and/or C#.
Proven experience defining software architectures for complex machines or industrial systems.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design, software architecture principles, and design patterns.
Experience translating customer and system requirements into scalable software architectures.
Experience leading technical decisions and coaching software teams.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Familiar with Git, Azure DevOps, or similar version control systems.

Nice to have

Python
TwinCAT Safety
Industrial robotics (e.g. KUKA)
Java
Semiconductor equipment experience
Experience with distributed systems or functional safety

Personal Skills

Technical leader with a strategic mindset.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communicator who can align stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
Confident in challenging requirements and influencing technical decisions.
Coaching mentality with a passion for developing engineers.
Ownership mindset with a hands-on approach when needed.
Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Can't tick every box, but do you recognize yourself in this role? We'd still love to receive your application!

What We Offer

Gross monthly salary between €7,000 and €8,500, depending on your experience.
A leading technical role within highly advanced semiconductor machine development.
The opportunity to define software architectures for next-generation high-tech equipment.
Ownership across complete software platforms, from PLC control to higher-level software architecture.
Challenging greenfield and legacy projects for leading international technology companies.
Hybrid working with flexibility depending on project phases.
Continuous technical and personal development through training, coaching, conferences, and knowledge sharing.
An open engineering culture where innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration are central.