Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) – Medical Devices

Alcon; Teltow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveLight GmbH, a global leader in laser systems for eye surgery, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Surgical R&D team in Teltow, Germany. You will develop and maintain software for WaveLight and VARION products using C# and C++ in a Windows environment, working with international colleagues.

You will contribute to software design, testing, and release activities, leveraging Qt and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. English fluency is required, German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C# and C++.
• Experience developing software in a Windows environment.
• Experience with Qt desirable.
• Regulated/medical device industry experience is a plus.
• Fluent English; German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software for medical devices using C# and C++ in Windows.
• Collaborate with local and global engineering teams on software solutions.
• Participate in design, implementation, testing, debugging, and release activities.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions and technical improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements in a regulated environment.

Skills

C# programming

C++ programming

Windows development

Qt framework

English proficiency

German language pref

teamwork

communication

problem solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Qt

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

WaveLight GmbH is a global leader in developing and producing innovative laser systems for use in eye surgery, as well as surgical planning and image guidance for cataract surgeries. Since 2009, WaveLight has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcon, enabling gentle and highly precise correction of vision impairment.

As a Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) supporting our Surgical R&D Team, you will contribute to the development of innovative software solutions for WaveLight and VARION products at our Teltow, Germany location. Due to the growing number of development projects, we are expanding our local team and are looking for a software engineer who will work closely with our existing development experts in a collaborative international environment.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications for medical devices using C# and C++ in a Windows-based environment
• Collaborating with local and global engineering teams to deliver software solutions supporting WaveLight and VARION products
• Participating in software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and release activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Working with software frameworks such as Qt and contributing to software architecture discussions and technical improvements
• Supporting software development activities in a regulated medical device environment while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7 years+ of experience in software development
• Strong programming skills in C# and C++
• Experience developing software applications in a Windows-based environment
• Experience with Qt is highly desirable
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry or another regulated environment is a strong advantage
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and software release processes
• Fluent in English; German language skills are preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• You will contribute to innovative technologies that improve patients’ quality of life worldwide
• You will work within a collaborative, international R&D environment alongside highly qualified professionals
• You will join a growing development team in Teltow with opportunities for long-term professional development and technical growth