Junior Software Engineer - Medical Imaging & Vision (AU)

alcon; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology

Supportive culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a graduate or junior software engineer to join the team building the analytical software powering the Unity DX instrument. You will contribute to real features from day one while learning from experienced team members across software, optics, manufacturing and research.

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will design, implement and test components of a numerical image processing pipeline in C++, investigate defects, and help improve code quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven ability to solve mathematical problems (e.g., linear algebra, calculus, digital signal and image processing) using C++ in coursework and/or projects.
• Understanding of software engineering principles, including object oriented programming and data orientated design.
• Knowledge of modern C++ standard library data structures, algorithms, and memory management.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining components of a numerical image processing pipeline in compliance with ISO/IEC 62304.
• Developing algorithms for tasks such as signal extraction, filtering, segmentation, or geometric analysis.
• Investigating defects, improving test coverage, and contributing to code quality and technical debt reduction.
• Translating scientific and analytical requirements into reliable, well-tested software systems.
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions, with increasing ownership over time.

Job description

Alcon is seeking a graduate or junior software engineer to join the team building the analytical software powering the Unity DX instrument. You will contribute to real features from day one while learning from experienced team members across software, optics, manufacturing and research.

In a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will design, implement and test components of a numerical image processing pipeline in C++, investigate defects, and help improve code quality.