About the Role
At Cognex, we do things a little differently — we work hard, play hard, and move fast. We’re the global leader in machine vision and industrial automation, and our success comes from our ability to innovate, collaborate, and have fun doing it.
We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our growing Budapest engineering hub. You’ll help build intelligent, high-performance software that powers automation systems around the world. If you’re passionate about coding, thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment, and love solving complex problems as part of a world-class team — we want to talk to you.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Python (backend) and Angular (frontend).
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests to ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate across teams in Budapest and beyond to deliver smart, scalable solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement through CI/CD best practices and code reviews.
- Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing ideas and energy.
- Balance speed, quality, and creativity to deliver results that delight our customers.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience developing full-stack software solutions.
- Strong skills in Python (including FastAPI) and Angular (v10+ preferred).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and modern DevOps workflows.
- Familiarity with Jira, Stash/Bitbucket, TeamCity, and Confluence (or similar tools).
- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development.
- Fluency in English
- A strong sense of ownership, teamwork, and enthusiasm — we love what we do, and it shows.
Bonus Points For
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or microservices architectures.
- Passion for automation, data visualization, or machine vision technology.
- Experience working with distributed or international teams.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Cognex, our culture is built on ten core values — from Customer First to Fun — and you’ll see them in action every day. We take pride in what we do, celebrate our wins, and never stop pushing for excellence.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A hybrid work model with coordinated home-office days.
- A dynamic, multicultural team that thrives on collaboration and creativity.
- The chance to make an impact in a fast-moving, global technology leader.
- Competitive compensation, performance recognition, and opportunities for growth.
- A workplace that’s serious about results — and just as serious about having fun.
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Cognex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and dental coverage are included, and coverage is described as good compared to alternatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A PTO/Vacation policy is in place and time off is generally considered reasonable; time away is treated as actual downtime without expectations to work.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match is offered and is characterized as solid, though not best-in-class.
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What We Do
Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of image-based products, all of which use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that give them the human-like ability to make decisions on what they see. Cognex products include machine vision systems, machine vision sensors and barcode readers that are used in factories and distribution centers around the world where they eliminate production and shipping errors. Cognex is the world's leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 4 million image-based products, representing over $10 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company's founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has offices and distributors located throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For details visit Cognex online at www.cognex.com.
