Software Engineer - Computational Pathology (m / f / d) temporary until May 2026

AstraZeneca; München; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a software developer to join their Computational Pathology team in Munich. The role involves developing and automating workflows, enhancing tools, and collaborating across teams to improve clinical outcomes. Candidates should have a strong background in machine learning and data management, with experience in healthcare or biotechnology. The position offers a chance to contribute to innovative AI-based diagnostics solutions.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in data management, preferably in healthcare or computational pathology.
• Experience with imaging data or clinical trial data.

Aufgaben

• Support development of computational pathology workflows through tool development.
• Collect user requirements and develop efficient software solutions.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science

Bachelor's or Master's degree in bioinformatics

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computational biology

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

OpenCV

Kubeflow

Airflow

Jobbeschreibung

For our ambitious and growing Computational Pathology team at AstraZeneca Computational Pathology GmbH, we are looking for a software developer with a background in machine learning (ML) and data handling workflows. The group aims to establish a pipeline of computational pathology-based scoring methods. We aim to improve clinical outcomes, transform traditional practices, develop a first-in-class computational pathology-based Diagnostics (Dx) product, and establish AstraZeneca as a market leader in AI-based Dx solutions with clinical utility.

Role

In your role, you will support the development of computational pathology workflows through tool development and workflow automation. This role requires working cross-functionally with different computational pathology groups and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:

1. Collecting and understanding user requirements, establishing workflow designs, and developing efficient software solutions.
2. Developing new tools or improving existing ones used in computational pathology workflows.
3. Adding new features, fixing bugs, increasing test coverage, improving documentation, and ensuring process and tooling compliance.

Desired Profile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience in a data management role within healthcare, clinical, or biotechnology sectors is highly desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data management, preferably within healthcare, clinical, or computational pathology environments.

Experience working with imaging data, clinical trial data, or similar multisource datasets.

Technical Skills

• Software engineering best practices: high-performance, bug-free code, proper documentation, unit testing, and code quality.
• Proficiency with TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience with frameworks such as Keras, PyTorch Lightning, Ignite.
• Optional: Processing platforms like Kubeflow or Airflow.
• Optional: Image processing/Computer Vision experience, e.g., OpenCV.
• Optional: Acceleration frameworks like Numba for CPU/GPU.
• Optional: Cloud infrastructure, especially AWS.
• Experience in regulated environments developing code under regulatory rules is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple datasets and projects.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with attention to data quality and compliance.
• Commitment to individual development and lifelong learning.
• Supportive of diversity, inclusion, and unbiased work environments.
• Values trust, appreciation, and co-creation.

Additional Information

Date Posted: 13 May 2025

Closing Date: 12 May 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Number of Vacancies: 1

We embrace diversity and equality of opportunity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment and comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and employment eligibility.