Research Scientist (m/w/x) AI-Driven Transformation of Optical System Development
Zeiss Group Open · verified Nov 1, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at Zeiss Group. Oberkochen · full-time.
Pay not stated AI Research salary
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What you'll do
- Create AI-based processes for designing optical systems
- Combine simulation, modeling, data analysis and machine learning to make design work more efficient
- Contribute to software and toolchains used in advanced system development
- Work with interdisciplinary teams and partners on system design, linking physical models with data-based decisions
- Apply research outcomes in industrial settings
What you bring
- A doctorate in physics, computer science or a related discipline
- Deep knowledge of at least one area, such as optics, simulation or machine learning
- Experience developing software, using tools such as Python, C++ or MATLAB
Who this fits
This role suits you if you want to take research into practical industrial applications and enjoy working on complex, interdisciplinary problems. You should be able to organize your work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
From the employer
Your Role
You are passionate about cutting-edge research and motivated to shape the next generation of optical system development? In this role, you will make a key contribution to transforming classical engineering approaches into modern model-, data-, and AI-driven workflows. You will be part of a highly innovative team within the ZEISS Innovation Ecosystem, working closely with internal and external partners to develop forward-thinking methods, tools, and processes for holistic system design.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AI-driven workflows for optical system design
- Combine modeling, simulation, data analytics, and machine learning to enable efficient
- design processes
- Contribute to modern software and toolchains for advanced system development
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partners across the ZEISS Innovation
- Ecosystem
- Support holistic system design from physical modeling to data-driven decision-making
- Transfer cutting-edge research results into industrial applications
Your Profile
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong background in at least one of the following areas: optics, simulation, machine
- learning, or scientific computing
- Experience in software development (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
- Interest in interdisciplinary challenges and complex systems
- Structured and independent working style combined with strong teamwork skills
- Excellent analytical thinking and enthusiasm for innovation
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Friederike Kirklar-Harms, Selina Riccio
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