Ph3Senior Software Engineer - Automation /h3 h3Who we are /h3 pimec is 6000-strong non-profit RD organisation thatplays a world-leading role in the fields of semiconductor, nano-electronics,compute architecture, sensing, AI, and digital technologies. Headquartered inLeuven, Belgium, imec has offices and lab/fab facilities in several othercities in Belgium, the Netherlands, UK, US, Germany, among other countries. /p pWithin imec, the bSoftwareDevelopment Prototyping (SDP) department /b(part of theb ISSAExpertise Center /b) focuses on designing, developing, and prototypinginnovative software solutions that enable, accelerate or even define imec’sRD activities in various areas. SDP is home to ~40 softwareengineers, working out of Belgium (Ghent, Leuven Antwerp), and theNetherlands (Eindhoven and Wageningen). We have teams specializing in“full-stack” (web/mobile) applications, cloud-based data/compute platforms, andembedded software. SDP-built solutions range from exploratory PoC’s anddemonstrators on one end, to production-ready business critical systems on theother. /p h3What you will do /h3 pYour primary assignment will be to play a key rolein our efforts to buildbrobust, scalable, secure software systems withan emphasis on automation of software delivery and operations /b. You’ll helpus make engineering outcomesbrepeatable /b: from commit to production,from experiment to reliable service, and from manual processes to automatedworkflows. /p pDepending onthe project, your work may involve: /p ol liBuildautomation-first delivery foundationsul liDesign, implement, andevolve CI/CD pipelinesthat make building,testing, scanning, and deploying software fast and trustworthy. /li liAutomate release workflows (versioning,artifact management, promotion across environments) and establish qualitygates that ensure consistent delivery. /li liDrive “pipeline as product” thinking: reusabletemplates, golden paths, and self-service tooling for engineering teams. /li /ul /li liWorkfloworchestration system automationul liEngineerworkfloworchestrationfor complex processesand integrations: reliable job execution, retries, observability, andstate management across systems. /li liCollaborate with domain experts to translateRD processes intoautomated, auditable, and maintainable workflows. /li liImprove operational robustness throughautomation (e.g., automated rollbacks, environment provisioning, andoperational runbooks-as-code). /li /ul /li liModerncloud-native engineering (built for automation)ul liImplementand optimizecontainerization strategiesandclouddeploymentsthat are reproducible and automation-friendly. /li liContributeto architectural decisions, ensuringscalability, security,resilience, and “operability by default.” /li liStrengthenautomation around infrastructure and deployment patterns so teams can shipwith confidence. /li /ul /li liFull-stackdelivery, quality team impactul liDevelopand maintain full‑stack applications, from robust back‑end services tointuitive front‑end interfaces — while embedding automation and qualitythroughout the SDLC. /li li Drivesoftware quality: clean, testable, maintainable code; pragmatic testingstrategies; strong review culture. /li liMentorand guide team members, sharing knowledge on modern engineering,automation, and DevOps practices. /li /ul /li /ol pMoreover,as Senior Software Engineer within SDP, you may also contribute tosoftware engineering projects that enable other RD activities at imec, indomains such as Health, Automotive, Industry Consumer, and ICdesign/manufacturing services. /p h3What we do for you /h3 pWe offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. /p pWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. /p pWe are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. /p h3Who you are /h3 pWe are looking for an experienced Software Engineer whothrives on tough technical challenges and approaches them with a combination ofdeeply understood first principles and pragmatically applied best practices. Weimagine an ideal candidate to roughly have these skills: /p pbMust-haves (essential skills): /b /p ul libSenior-level software engineering experience /b in a professional context, including architectural responsibility and demonstrated ownership of substantial systems. /li liMaster or PhD degree in Computer Science (or related), or proven equivalent track record. /li liProven ability to bdesign and deliver automation that scales /b: ul libCI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices /b (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar) — designing for reliability, speed, and security. /li libWorkflow orchestration /b and automation of complex, multi-step processes and integrations. /li /ul /li liProven experience designing, implementing delivering bscalable, production-grade applications /b (full-stack and/or cloud services). /li liStrong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, Go, Kotlin, or similar modern languages. /li liSolid experience with: /li liData modelling and system integration. /li liContainerization (i.e. Docker) and orchestration technologies (i.e. Kubernetes). /li liCloud infrastructure and ecosystems such as Azure, AWS, GCP. /li liStrong engineering fundamentals: clean architecture, testing strategies, version control, peer code reviews. /li liHave a well-defined understanding and practical experience using bagentic workflows /b to automate parts of the software development lifecycle /li liComfortable working in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team. /li liEnglish proficiency (professional level) / Dutch is nice-to-have. /li /ul pIf you do not fully match this description but still thinkyou have what it takes to fit our needs: don’t worry, get in touch and convinceus! /p pIMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr