Software Engineer C++ (Windows) - Digital Microscopy (m/f/d)

Evident Technology Center Europe GmbH (ETCE), based in Münster, Germany, has been developing and producing intelligent software and hardware solutions for microscopy for more than 35 years as a global ‘Center of Excellence.’ Until March 2023, it was part of Olympus Corporation, Japan. In April 2023, Olympus spun off the business unit and transferred its Scientific Solutions division’s operations to the newly founded, independent company Evident.

You will join an experienced agile development team working on the SLIDEVIEW VS200, a high-end automated slide-scanning and digital microscopy system used in life-science research and medical diagnostics (IVD).

The software controls complex hardware, processes large volumes of image data, and provides professional Windows desktop applications. The product also offers advanced image analysis capabilities, including neural network–based methods, as part of its overall functionality. You will contribute across the whole development lifecycle.

Tasks

• Develop modern C++ (C++20) software for Windows in a hardware-driven system
• Implement device control, image acquisition workflows, image processing, and UI components (WPF / MFC)
• Collaborate in cross-functional Scrum teams to design robust and maintainable solutions
• Take responsibility for software components including implementation, debugging, and maintenance, with support from the team
• Work hands-on with scanner systems to ensure reliable hardware/software integration
• Improve code quality and architecture using modern C++ features
• Ensure software quality through automated tests, code reviews, and CI pipelines
• Use Visual Studio 2026 and AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude AI)

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, natural science or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in Windows software development
• Strong C++ skills (STL, Boost); basic knowledge of C#
• Experience with and interest in modern C++ standards (C++17/20)
• Practical experience with Windows UI technologies (WPF and/or MFC)
• Confident use of Visual Studio, Git, and CI/CD
• Experience with medical devices (IVD), DICOM, image processing, or cyber security is a plus
• Very good English or German language skills
• Team-oriented mindset and interest in complex, integrated software–hardware systems

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge digital microscopy systems with direct impact on research and diagnostics
• Technically challenging, long-lived C++ codebase in a regulated, high-quality product environment
• Modern development environment with Visual Studio 2026 and AI-supported tooling
• Close collaboration across software, hardware, optics, and system engineering
• Agile teams with shared technical ownership and a clear long-term product visio
• Flexible working time model
• 30 vacation days per year
• 13 salaries per year
• Regular training and professional development
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Company bicycle (“JobRad”)
• Health care benefits, free beverages, and fresh fruit and vegetables daily
• Joint company events and activities
• Interesting and varied range of tasks in an international working environment

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.