Workflow Specialist AI and Automation in Software Development

Your Role

Analyze existing software development processes such as coding, testing, documentation, and review to identify automation and AI potential across the full software lifecycle. Improve development workflows with a focus on AI-supported engineering. Develop and maintain software components and tools for automation and for integrating AI into development processes and transfer them into reliable engineering tools. Ensure code quality, reproducibility, and maintainability of new and existing solutions. Enable the entire development team to use AI-supported tools and workflows effectively, define best practices for AI in software engineering, and support the adoption of new and existing tools. Define and track relevant KPIs, continuously improve workflows based on feedback and usage, and ensure a measurable contribution to productivity. Evaluate emerging AI technologies for software development, contribute to the strategic evolution of the development platform, and ensure compliant and responsible AI use.

Your Profile

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field. Proven expertise in applying AI and LLM technologies, for example coding assistants, agents, prompting, workflow automation, or machine learning integration. Several years of experience in modern software development, for example with Python, C++, cloud technologies, CI/CD, and (Azure) DevOps. Knowledge of software architecture and a strong understanding of the full software lifecycle. Experience in designing efficient development processes and working in agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban. Strong solution
- and impact-oriented, proactive mindset. Ability to translate technological progress into measurable business and engineering value. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Fluent in German and English.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Friederike Kirklar-Harms

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.