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Software Engineer (BE)

 Ghent Area (Belgium) | Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE


We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will support us as a Software Engineer in our photonics design software and play an important role in the further development of our products.


In this role, you'll be developing algorithms, GUIs, designing APIs, DevOps, and working together with the development team and directly with our worldwide customers.


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Start date

ASAP


Team

Development team


Employment type

Permanent

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Define, design, and build highly technical software.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of software architecture and development processes.
  • Deliver quality software to customers.
  • Create quality assurance, increase test coverage, and create delivery infrastructure. 
  • Assist application engineers in supporting the customer. 
  • Build customer driven prototypes.

ABOUT LUCEDA 

Luceda Photonics is a leading European company in innovative photonic design software solutions, enabling engineers and researchers to design, simulate, and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs).


Work in a fascinating field, with customers from all over the world and applications ranging from health care to telecom, sensing, lidar, quantum computing and many others.

INTERESTED?

Does this sound like something for you, or do you have some questions? Email your CV and cover letter to hr@lucedaphotonics.com.

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YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • Exceptional analytical skills and thrive on problem-solving challenges.
  • A comprehensive understanding of software engineering and its best practices.
  • Passionate about developing high-quality software that effectively addresses real-world problems.
  • Enjoys to take a project from the beginning to the end and you are not afraid of starting from an existing codebase.  
  • A hands-on attitude and comfort with engaging in one-on-one interactions with customers or partners.
  • A curious mindset, striving to comprehend the broader picture and consistently seeking answers to the "why" and "how" of our processes. 
  • Ability  to contribute to improving the software architecture, development processes, QA, and delivery infrastructure.  
  • Experience with common software development tools such as IDEs, version control systems, continuous integration platforms, etc. 
  • An interest in physics and the semiconductor industry. 
  • Experience with both Windows and Linux.
  • Proficiency  in Python, which is a strong plus!

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

  • An international team-oriented company that values diversity, open communication, and curiosity. 
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance, with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week within a 40-hour schedule.
  • Experience the agility of a small-sized company with opportunities for both personal and professional growth tailored to your interests, allowing you to take on increasing responsibilities over time.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development at the intersection of many high-tech engineering fields.
  • Make an immediate impact by collaborating with prestigious clients on their critical use cases from day one.
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment alongside talented professionals, where teamwork and open communication are central to our culture.
  • Receive a competitive salary along with comprehensive hospitalization insurance and a robust pension plan.