CAD/CAM Integration Engineer - Manukai team

We at <b>Holycode</b> are currently looking for a passionate and experienced CAD/CAM Integration Engineer<b> </b>to join <b><u><a href="https://manukai.ch/" target="_blank">Manukai</a> - </u></b>Manukai stands for Manu_facturing and Kai_zen, a Japanese methodology of continuous improvement, that translates to "change for better." In ancient Greek, Kai_ros means "the opportune moment."<br>They are a Spin-Off from ETH Zürich, aiming to bridge the gap between metal part design and machining. Their technology empowers manufacturers to prioritize their clients' needs and deliver high-quality products to the market.  primary focus is making an immediate impact, with client satisfaction our utmost priority.<p><strong>The Role</strong><br>You deliver solutions and algorithms to Manukai’s CAM engineering team to solve common challenges. You enable seamless communication between the different Manukai modules and CAM Add-Ins. You are responsible for defining, documenting, and coordinating the software integrations into CAM software. Along with this, you will be involved in code reviews to continuously improve our code base. Additionally, you'll be responsible for quality via testing, analyzing, and engagement with customers. Ideally, you identify problems before they reach production stage.</p><p><strong>About You</strong><br>You are a team player with a profound interest in technical challenges. You have no issues coordinating within heterogenous teams and working along different threads. One of your strengths is to bring clarity into chaos. When developing software, you are pragmatic and you prioritize user satisfaction. You succeed in finding the right balance between implementing a working version fast, while keeping long-term scalability. You are deeply invested in achieving meaningful results and strive for excellence. You can work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements. You are eligible to work in Switzerland.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities<br>‍</strong>‒ Implementation and testing of algorithms and interfaces to solve manufacturing problems<br>‒ Create tools that help the CAM engineering team validate performance and correctness of their implementation<br>‒ Define, document, and support the implementation of a scalable software architecture<br>‒ Documentation of architecture, data flow, and data schemas<br>‒ Implement CAM UI elements<br>‒ Maintain good software quality and sustainable development. Review code developed by the CAM engineering team members, and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., reusability, testability, efficiency, and style)</p><p><strong>Required Skills</strong><br>‒ Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a quantitative field<br>‒ Good knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as C++, and C# .NET<br>‒ Strong understanding of software design<br>‒ Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems<br>‒ Good understanding of version control, testing, continuous integration, build, deployment and monitoring<br>‒ Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., LLMs) to enhance productivity and accelerate code delivery</p><p><em>Advantageous:<br>‍</em>‒ Experience with CAD/CAM software development<br>‒ Experience with documentation and project management</p><p><strong>Tech Stack:</strong><br>‒ C# for integration with Windows-based systems<br>‒ High-performance modules and CAM adapters in C++ and C#<br>‒ C++/CLI for interoperability<br>‒ WPF / Winform / MFC for CAM UI elements<br>‒ Python for backend and automation<br>‒ Postgres for data warehousing<br>‒ CI/CD pipelines using GitHub actions (build, test, and automation)</p><strong>Why you will love working here:</strong><ul><li>Work on engineering and manufacturing software with real-world impact</li><li>Collaborate with experienced engineers in a product-focused environment</li><li>Familial working atmosphere in an open-minded multinational team</li><li>Working remotely (from Romania)</li><li>All necessary equipment – up to you to decide what you prefer</li><li>A budget for professional improvement (courses, conferences, books)</li><li>A budget for multi-benefits platform (meal tickets, private pension, etc.)</li><li>Premium private medical subscription with nationwide coverage</li><li>Budget for mastering English and German</li><li>Skilled and senior co-workers</li><li>Opportunities to build products that really make a difference</li><li>Opportunities to learn and grow with us<br> </li></ul>If you are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally, work on technically challenging problems, and build real-world AI products with impact, <b>please submit your CV in English</b>.

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