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Lead Software Engineer

Leader in precision radiation therapy committed to providing cancer care solutions, headquartered in Stockholm with 4,700 employees globally.
Stockholm, Sweden
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Healthcare

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Elekta, a global leader in precision radiation therapy, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Stockholm. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining treatment planning systems (TPS) that directly impact cancer care. The position involves working with cutting-edge medical technology, combining software engineering expertise with healthcare innovation.

The Lead Software Engineer will be part of an agile team within the Neuro program, focusing on developing sophisticated software solutions for radiation therapy. You'll be involved in the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation and maintenance, while following strict quality and safety standards essential in medical technology.

This is an opportunity to work with advanced technology stack including C++ and Linux systems, while implementing modern development practices like continuous integration and SAFe methodology. The role requires strong technical leadership, as you'll be guiding team members and contributing to the department's technical direction.

What makes this role particularly compelling is its direct impact on healthcare outcomes. Elekta's mission is to ensure every patient has access to the best cancer care possible, and as a Lead Software Engineer, your work will directly contribute to improving and saving lives. The company's global presence, with offices in more than 120 countries, provides exposure to international projects and collaboration opportunities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with leadership abilities, bringing experience in software engineering and a passion for creating technology that makes a difference. If you're looking to apply your software engineering expertise in a meaningful way while working with a company that values innovation and human impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to do so.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Participate in software R&D projects, focusing on requirement specification, design, implementation, testing and documentation
  • Write and review TPS code and code for supporting systems and tools
  • Assist other teams with TPS-related issues
  • Perform evaluations of technologies, methodologies and products
  • Follow technical and clinical evolution within the field
  • Apply agile principles and practices following SAFe methodology
  • Contribute to developing the TPS Engineering department
  • Participate in system design and product definition
  • Review code and software-related documents

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Linux
  • Master of Science in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Excellent command of English in speech and writing
  • Experience with configuration management and continuous integration pipelines
  • Work experience with Linux systems
  • Significant work experience with C++
  • Thorough experience in Software Engineering
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Experience handling multiple branches in a team-based environment

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Global work environment
  • Work in healthcare innovation

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