ZF LIFETEC is one of the world's leading suppliers of passive safety systems. As SIMI Automotive, a global innovation leader for motion capture software and complete systems for recording and analyzing human movements and a subsidiary of ZF LIFETEC, we contribute our experience with camera-based systems to the development of solutions for occupant safety. Together with our colleagues at ZF LIFETEC, we are working on adaptive restraint systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Software Engineer to join our team. As a Python Software Engineer, you will work on a variety of exciting projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications and graphical user interfaces for our automotive demonstrators and assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of solutions for camera based assistants and demonstrators.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Utilize Python GUI frameworks like Tkinter, NiceGUI, or others to create intuitive and responsive interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Develop and deploy unit tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to apply new techniques and tools to our projects.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Python Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering best practices.
• Solid understanding of data structures, software architecture, and software design principles.
• Experience with GUI development.
• Knowledge of version control systems (particularly Git).
• Experience with Linux-based systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English, German B2 appreciated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, UnitTest).
• Experience with automated build systems and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience in Computer Vision.

We offer the opportunity to take on responsibility and make a difference, flat hierarchies and flexible working hours. In addition to working in our new, modern office in Unterschleißheim, it is also possible to work from home part of the time. A highly motivated team of software developers and machine learning experts who work together with the target to make driving even safer is looking forward to meeting you!