Usability Engineer

Brainlab; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative healthtech company based in Munich is seeking a Usability Engineer to enhance the user experience of medical software. You will evaluate usability, conduct user research, and ensure user needs are met. The role requires a university degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication skills. Candidates should be fluent in English and German, with a background in clinical environments. Join a supportive team and enjoy flexible working hours in a modern workplace.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Secure bicycle storage

Subsidized catering

Subsidized Gold Gym membership

Modern workspace with roof terrace

Qualifikationen

• 2-4 years of experience in usability engineering or strong knowledge in the discipline.
• Hands-on experience with qualitative research and insight synthesis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate usability and manage use-related risks.
• Apply usability methods across the development lifecycle.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze user research with clinical stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

User research

Usability engineering

Clinical workflows

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Confidence in clinical environments

Ausbildung

University degree in Human Factors Engineering, HCI, Psychology, Interaction Design or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Munich, Snke is transforming healthtech with scalable, data-driven innovation powered by AI and big data analytics. We're experts specializing in large platforms, digital health and software-driven medical technology. By delivering a trusted orchestration layer, Snke empowers healthcare providers, societies, registries, agencies and all partners to deploy cutting‑edge solutions for safe and efficient interventions and enhances patient outcomes. Beyond our Munich headquarters, we have core teams in Chicago, Heidelberg, San Diego and Tel Aviv. Snke fosters global collaboration to create technologies that are smart, enablin and holistic—helping healthcare providers deliver meaningful change.

Job Description

The UX Team at Snke shapes the user experience for a wide range of clinical applications and hospital systems. We are looking for a Usability Engineer who ensures our medical software delivers clarity, efficiency, and real value for clinical users. You bring expertise in user research, usability engineering, and clinical workflows to guide product decisions and elevate our digital experiences.

Your responsibilities

• Evaluate usability and manage use‑related risks
• Apply the full spectrum of usability methods across the development lifecycle
• Support and guide product teams in all usability‑related activities
• Plan, conduct, and analyze user research with clinical stakeholders (interviews, observations, surveys, usability tests)
• Define and refine user requirements
• Translate requirements into product concepts in close collaboration with UX designers
• Ensure compliance with usability standards (e.g., IEC 62366, ISO 9241)
• Advocate for user needs and communicate usability insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with fellow Usability Engineers across multiple parallel projects
• Continuously improve UX standards, research methods, and usability practices within the organization

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Factors Engineering, HCI, Psychology, Interaction Design or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in usability engineering or strong foundational knowledge in the discipline
• Hands‑on experience with qualitative research (interviews, usability tests, observations) and insight synthesis
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in parallel
• Confidence in clinical environments and ease in collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Fluent English and German

Preferred

• Familiarity with medical‑device usability standards (e.g., IEC 62366)
• Experience in risk management
• Basic wireframing skills

Additional Information

• A mutually-supportive, international team
• Opportunity to build career experience in an exciting international company with a lasting impact on medical technology based in Munich
• Flexible working hours
• Secure bicycle storage room
• Subsidized catering service
• Subsidized Gold Gym membership
• Centrally located, modern work spaces with a great 212m² roof terrace

Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date.

Contact person: Tatjana von Freyberg