Senior Optical Designer Cinematography Systems

We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Optical Designer (m/f/x) to join our dedicated team and contribute to developing top-notch optical solutions for cinematography. If you have a passion for film and technology and want to grow in a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you!

20. January 2026

21. April 2026

The newly established strategic business unit ZEISS Photonics & Optics (PNO) combines strong consumer products with high-end technologies from various business units. Our passion for innovation and precision drives us in the Cinematography Business Unit of Carl ZEISS AG to develop products that enrich work of our customers and elevate their creative visions in the film and photography industry to a new level.

Your Role

• You develop optical systems for cinematography.
• You conduct optical design studies, including design and tolerance analysis, to ensure the quality of our products.
• You work on the further development of our models and methods to optimize system performance.
• You negotiate error budgets and specifications with clients and customers.
• You regularly communicate with internal and external partners to clarify technical issues and find solutions.

Your Profile

• A successfully completed degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or a comparable field.
• Several years of practical experience in the development of optical systems.
• Excellent knowledge of physical and technical optics.
• Excellent knowledge of optical design and simulation software (e.g., Code V, Zemax, FRED) as well as programming languages (e.g., Python).
• An independent and systematic working style, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Very good German and English language skills, both spoken and written.