Senior Algorithm Engineer

Elekta AB; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

International team

Office-based in Helsinki

Job summary

Elekta is seeking a Senior Algorithm Engineer in Helsinki to advance oncology imaging and treatment solutions. You will translate research into product-ready innovations, collaborating with researchers, software engineers and stakeholders to address image registration, segmentation, motion tracking, and informatics.

You will develop high-performance Python/C++ software with CUDA, contribute to validation, documentation, and stay current with scientific advances in imaging and ML within a

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of medical imaging, machine learning and/or computer vision, ideally in healthcare or oncology.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++ (Visual Studio).
• Experience with ITK, VTK, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, and DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience developing GPU-based image processing algorithms (CUDA).
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and software for complex medical imaging tasks (registration, segmentation, motion tracking).
• Build and evaluate research prototypes for Elekta products and workflows.
• Apply ML, DL, statistical methods to 2D/3D/4D imaging problems.
• Collaborate with researchers and product stakeholders on designs and specs.
• Produce documentation, white papers, and support IP activities.

Skills

Medical imaging

Machine learning

Computer vision

Python

C++

CUDA

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ITK/VTK

Visual Studio

Education

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, CS, Engineering or Medical Physics

Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Visual Studio

CUDA

ITK

VTK

Job description

## Senior Algorithm EngineerApply: Helsinki: Crawley - Cornerstone: Best: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: R2026-1317# **Are you a current Elekta employee?**Please click here to apply through our internal career site **Find Jobs - Elekta**.# **We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.** Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com.# Senior Algorithm Engineer## What You’ll Do At ElektaAs a Senior Algorithm Engineer, you will help advance oncology imaging and treatment solutions by solving complex medical imaging challenges and translating research into product-ready innovations. Working with research scientists, software engineers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will apply expertise in medical imaging, machine learning and high-performance software development across areas such as image registration, image segmentation, motion tracking and image-based informatics. Your work will support Elekta’s product roadmap and contribute to more precise and personalized cancer care.## Responsibilities* Develop algorithms and software solutions for complex medical imaging challenges in oncology, including registration, segmentation, motion tracking and image-based informatics.* Design, build and evaluate research prototypes that can be translated into Elekta products and clinical workflows.* Apply machine learning, deep learning, statistical methods and numerical optimization to 2D, 3D and 4D imaging problems.* Collaborate with scientists, engineers and product stakeholders to define technical approaches, specifications and designs that support Elekta’s roadmap.* Develop high-performance software in Python, C++, CUDA or other relevant technologies using appropriate development processes and methodologies.* Partner with external research institutions, healthcare organizations and technology partners on evaluations and co-development activities, when required.* Contribute to testing, validation, technical documentation, white papers and presentations for internal and external audiences.* Stay current with scientific and technology developments, share expertise across Elekta and contribute to publications, intellectual property and patent activities where appropriate.## ## What You’ll Bring* Advanced knowledge of medical imaging, machine learning and/or computer vision, ideally applied to healthcare, oncology or another regulated environment.* Strong programming skills, including development experience with Python and C++ using Visual Studio.* Proficient with common scientific computing libraries such as ITK, VTK, NumPy, Scikit-Learn and Matplotlib, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.* Experienced in developing GPU based image processing algorithms and applications using CUDA. Practical knowledge of rigid and deformable image registration, image segmentation, motion tracking, statistical modelling, numerical optimization, and matrix and tensor algebra.* Ability to solve complex technical problems independently, collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate scientific concepts clearly in writing and presentations.* Experience developing imaging applications, plus either a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Medical Physics or a related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant software development and/or research experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience.## Additional Experience That May Be HelpfulExperience with C#, .NET,OpenMP, OpenCL, and DICOM, as well as patent authorship or other intellectual property activities, may be beneficial.## What You’ll Get* A competitive benefits package aligned with local market practices and employment conditions. Specific benefits will vary depending on whether the role is based in Helsinki, Best or Crawley.* The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission: helping healthcare providers improve outcomes for cancer patients around the world.* A truly international work environment, collaborating with colleagues across multiple countries and functions.* The chance to work with innovative technology that impacts more than 2 million patients each year in over 130 countries.We believe that great ideas are built together. To support collaboration, team development, and innovation, this role is primarily office-based, with an expectation of working from the Elekta office at least four days per week.## Application ProcessWe look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV in English via the “Apply” button. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.