Research Engineer – Real-Time Imaging

ImFusion GmbH; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ImFusion GmbH in Munich seeks a Research Engineer to work hands-on with real-time medical imaging systems, focusing on ultrasound and data streaming. You will develop, integrate, test, and validate software that connects our products to imaging hardware.

The role emphasizes debugging on hardware, on-site collaboration with engineers, and turning prototypes into robust software. Fluent English and Munich-area relocation are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Strong hands-on programming in C++.
• Experience with real-time data streaming or ultrasound imaging.
• Comfortable testing and debugging directly on systems and hardware.
• Based in or around Munich, or willing to relocate, with regular on-site presence.
• Very good English skills.
• Nice-to-haves: ultrasound or other medical imaging systems; real-time image processing; Python; German.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software for real-time medical imaging and ultrasound applications.
• Work hands-on with ultrasound systems, tracking devices and other imaging hardware in our Munich office.
• Implement and troubleshoot real-time data and image streaming solutions.
• Develop and debug C++ components for system and hardware integrations.
• Test software directly on imaging systems and identify and resolve integration issues.
• Collaborate closely with our engineers and research scientists on new imaging solutions.
• Support the transfer of new methods and prototypes into robust, working software solutions.

Skills

C++ programming

Real-time streaming

Hardware testing

English

Python

German

R&D experience

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

Job description

Your mission

Your Mission

As a Research Engineer, you will work hands-on with our real-time medical imaging systems, with a particular focus on ultrasound and data streaming. You will contribute to the development, integration, and testing of solutions that connect our software with real imaging systems and hardware.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the actual system: writing and debugging code, testing integrations directly on hardware, and solving technical challenges where software, imaging, and real-time data come together.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software for real-time medical imaging and ultrasound applications.

• Work hands-on with ultrasound systems, tracking devices and other imaging hardware in our Munich office.

• Implement and troubleshoot real-time data and image streaming solutions.

• Develop and debug C++ components for system and hardware integrations.

• Test software directly on imaging systems and identify and resolve integration issues.

• Collaborate closely with our engineers and research scientists on new imaging solutions.

• Support the transfer of new methods and prototypes into robust, working software solutions.

Your profile

Required Application Documents

Please upload your Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts of records under “Certificate”. Applications without the required transcripts cannot be considered. Please submit the transcripts showing your courses and grades, not your degree certificates.

Must-haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

• Strong hands-on programming skills, particularly in C++

• Experience with real-time data/streaming and/or ultrasound/medical imaging

• Comfortable testing and debugging directly on systems and hardware

• Based in or around Munich, or willing to relocate, with regular on-site presence

• Very good English skills

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with ultrasound or other medical imaging systems

• Experience with real-time image processing or hardware integration

• Python skills

• Background in applied research or R&D

• German skills

Why us?

• Work on cutting-edge medical imaging technology with direct impact on real-world healthcare applications

• A hands-on role combining software development, imaging systems, and hardware

• The opportunity to work with ultrasound and real-time imaging technologies in a highly technical environment

• Close collaboration with experienced engineers and research scientists

• Plenty of ownership and room to contribute your own ideas

• A growing, international team with an open and collaborative culture

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup, combined with regular on-site work in our Munich office