Software System Engineer MRI (f/m/d)

Arbeitsagentur; Erlangen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Erlangen invites applications for a Software System Engineer MRI (f/m/d) to ensure quality, reliability, and long-term sustainability of MRI scanner software. The role offers mobility within Germany up to 60% and possible abroad work up to 30 days a year under certain conditions.

You will collaborate with international teams, drive system-level concepts, and improve testing and validation across the MRI lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Many years of experience designing, developing and evolving complex software systems.
• Deep expertise in reliability, scalability, performance, observability, maintainability, and integration.
• Extensive experience in automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and delivery across distributed teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership driving direction and coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

• Take a system-wide view of MRI scanner software and translate non-functional requirements into engineering solutions.
• Drive system-level concepts for software integration, reliability, performance, observability, and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with international agile teams to ensure component-level quality supports the overall system.
• Establish and evolve automated system-level testing for integration, reliability, performance, and regression.
• Use telemetry and data analysis to identify issues and continuously improve product quality.
• Validate concepts through prototyping, exploratory work, and automated analysis.
• Shape system engineering practices, integration strategies, and governance across development.

Skills

System thinking

Non-functional requirements

Automated testing

CI/CD

DevOps

Technical leadership

.NET

C#

SQL

Docker

Azure DevOps

Azure

Snowflake

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Azure

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Requirements

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally.

Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Software System Engineer MRI (f/m/d) to play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and long-term sustainability of our MRI scanner software.

Choose the best place for your work - Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Even more flexibility? Mobile working from abroad is possible for up to 30 days a year under certain conditions and in selected countries.

Job location: Allee am Roethelheimpark 2, 91052 Erlangen

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You take a system-wide view of the MRI scanner software and translate complex non-functional requirements into measurable and sustainable engineering solutions.
• You drive and own system-level concepts for software integration, reliability, performance, observability, and software obsolescence, ensuring sustainable quality across the entire MRI scanner lifecycle.
• You collaborate with international, agile development teams to ensure that component-level solutions support the quality of the overall scanner system.
• You establish and evolve automated system-level testing for integration, reliability, performance, and regression detection.
• You use system data, telemetry, and technical analysis to identify issues early and continuously improve product quality.
• You validate system concepts through prototyping, exploratory technical work, and automated analysis.
• You help shape system engineering practices, integration strategies, and technical governance across the development organization.

Your qualifications and experience

• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• You have many years of experience in designing, developing, and evolving complex software systems.
• You possess deep expertise in non-functional requirements, including reliability, scalability, performance, observability, maintainability, and seamless system integration.
• You bring extensive experience in automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps, and continuous delivery across distributed development teams.
• You already have demonstrated technical leadership experience, for example within project environments, where you have driven technical direction and successfully coordinated technical activities.
• You have advanced knowledge of technologies such as .NET, C#, SQL, Windows IoT, Azure DevOps, Docker, Azure, and Snowflake, and can effectively apply them in complex business environments.

Your attributes and skills

• You communicate confidently and effectively in English and can convey complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; German language skills are an advantage.
• You combine strong system thinking with a pragmatic, hands‑on mindset, maintaining a holistic view of complex products and their interactions across the entire ecosystem.
• You excel at translating complex business and quality requirements into scalable engineering solutions, measurable outcomes, and robust validation strategies.
• You build trust through your structured and analytical approach, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively across functions, disciplines, and organizational levels.
• You proactively drive alignment, foster technical excellence, and inspire teams through ownership, initiative, and a solution‑oriented mindset.

Depending on the experience and qualifications background of the applicant, task enrichment into the area above the general pay scale is possible.

Our global team

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That's why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: [e-mail], if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Antonia Hanke.