SOFTWARE ENGINEER – COMPUTER AIDED LIGHTING (M/W/D)

SOFTWARE ARCHITEKT – COMPUTER AIDED LIGHTING (M/W/D)

Location: Lippstadt, Germany

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA specializes in high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics. It also offers a broad portfolio of services and products for the spare parts and workshop business, as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the company operates worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

In the Lighting division, you will help develop software for the simulation and analysis of lighting systems, as well as for calculating the geometries of optical components. You will primarily contribute to the further development of our proprietary desktop software Helios, develop script-based features, and provide effective methods for optical product development using external CAL software.

1. Develop and maintain lighting technology software modules in collaboration with professional software developers, from requirements analysis to software architecture design, implementation, testing, integration, and rollout.
2. Ensure high-quality code and modern software architecture.
3. Improve existing code alongside the development of new functionalities.
4. Collaborate with the Helios Product Owner, key users, and team members to optimize the software\’s functionality and usability.
5. Train users and provide support for the software.
6. Support pre-development and series projects, staying connected with the latest automotive lighting technologies.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Several years of professional experience as a software engineer in developing desktop software for simulation, analysis, or development of physically complex systems.
• Excellent knowledge of C++ and proficiency in at least one other programming language, ideally C#, MFC/WPF, and Python.
• Strong mathematical skills (Numerics, Differential Geometry) and experience in their application and programming, especially in calculating and triangulating complex surfaces.
• Knowledge and experience in high-performance computing, optimization algorithms, and machine learning/AI.
• Enthusiasm and enjoyment in team-oriented agile software development.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.

OUR OFFER

• Flexible working arrangements including mobile working and flexible hours.
• Extensive career and training opportunities.
• Sports and health programs, including HELLA in Motion and partnerships with the WELLPASS corporate fitness network.
• Discounted Germany ticket for buses and trains.
• Free coffee specialties and water, company restaurants and cafés.
• Bicycle leasing and numerous employee discounts.
• Company pension scheme with HELLA contribution.
• Support for family-related matters, including family services and advice on caring for relatives.
• Employee events.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, we encourage you to apply, as the development of our employees is very important to us and offers many opportunities for growth.

Hella values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all interested parties regardless of their background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

Please submit your application via our career portal, including your salary expectations, earliest start date, and reference number req16692.

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA

Patrick Dehmel

Rixbecker Straße 75

59552 Lippstadt

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