Elekta
Senior Software Engineer
Stockholm
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Are you a current Elekta employee?
Please click here to apply through our internal career site Find Jobs - Elekta .
We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com .
What You’ll Do At Elekta
Are you a software developer who enjoys working with C++ and wants to use your skills to make a meaningful impact?
In this role, you will develop software for Elekta’s linear accelerator (linac) systems and wider radiation therapy product portfolio. You will contribute to product features for systems that control our treatment devices and support the safe delivery of radiation to patients. You will work in a team that has close cooperation with our sister organization outside London.
You will work across the software lifecycle, developing embedded software solutions running on embedded real-time operation systems.
Responsibilities
Develop, test and maintain software, primarily in C++
Contribute to software design, implementation and technical documentation
Write unit and integration tests to support reliable, maintainable software
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other software engineers
Contribute to new product features and continuous improvements
Work in an agile team and contribute to scrum ceremonies
Work according to Elekta’s established quality and development processes
What You’ll Bring
A master’s degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Experience with C++ and a good understanding of software development principles
An interest in writing clean, safe and maintainable code
Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a development team
Curiosity and willingness to learn and develop your technical skills
Professional proficiency in English is required. Swedish language skills are advantageous
Experience or an interest in one or more of the following would be an advantage:
Embedded real-time systems
Control systems
Communication protocols such as CAN or EtherCAT
CMake and build systems
Unit and integration testing
Development of test frameworks, simulators or emulators
Software development in a regulated environment, such as medical technology
What You’ll Get
30 paid vacation days per year
4 additional Elekta days off
Defined contribution pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Lunch benefit
Contribution to wellness activities
A collaborative office environment, working alongside colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace
Application process
We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV in English via the “Apply” button. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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