Software Engineer (Algorithms)

457y Varian Medical Systems Finland OY; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Office in downtown Helsinki

International working environment

Continuous learning

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Helsinki is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Eclipse development team, shaping the future of cancer care with advanced radiotherapy treatment planning algorithms. You will work on algorithm development, optimization, and full software lifecycle in collaboration with physicists, researchers and QA engineers in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, scientific computing background, and English proficiency, with a hybrid work model and an office

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ essential.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, numerical methods, optimization, or scientific computing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve radiotherapy treatment planning algorithms.
• Research, design, and implement new algorithmic solutions, modeling modern radiotherapy delivery devices.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation, testing, and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, physicists, researchers, and quality engineers in an agile development environment.
• Support product releases by helping where needed and working collaboratively across team boundaries.
• Contribute to technical discussions, innovation activities, and continuous improvement of our treatment planning solutions.

Skills

C++

Algorithms

Optimization

English (Fluent)

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science/Math/Physics/Engineering

Tools

CUDA

GPU programming

C#

WPF/.NET

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Help Shape the Future of Cancer Care

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong algorithm development or scientific background to join our Eclipse development team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced radiotherapy treatment planning technology used by clinicians around the world. You will work on algorithms, optimization methods, and software development for the Eclipse Treatment Planning System. The position offers the opportunity to solve challenging problems at the intersection of medical physics, mathematics, optimization, and software engineering while contributing to products that help improve cancer treatment. We are primarily looking for someone with strong experience in algorithm development who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and collaborating on innovative solutions. We value technical excellence, but attitude is equally important. This opportunity could be for you if you are someone who: Enjoy taking ownership and getting things done Are humble, collaborative, and eager to learn Have a positive, "let's solve it together" mindset Enjoy working closely with colleagues and sharing knowledge across disciplines We recognize that talent comes from many different paths and encourage you to apply, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed. If you are excited about this role and believe you could contribute, we would love to hear from you.

Your role:

• Develop and improve radiotherapy treatment planning algorithms.
• Research, design, and implement new algorithmic solutions, modeling modern radiotherapy delivery devices.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation, testing, and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, physicists, researchers, and quality engineers in an agile development environment.
• Support product releases by helping where needed and working collaboratively across team boundaries.
• Contribute to technical discussions, innovation activities, and continuous improvement of our treatment planning solutions.

Your expertise:

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ essential.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, numerical methods, optimization, or scientific computing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with medical imaging, radiotherapy, medical device software, or other regulated software environments.
• Experience with CUDA / GPU programming.
• Experience with Monte Carlo algorithms.
• Experience with C#, .NET and WPF.
• Experience in scientific research and publication activities.

What We Can Offer:

• Inspiring work atmosphere with supporting work community.
• Meaningful work with the medical domain.
• Continuous learning and personal growth possibilities.
• International and cross-cultural working environment.
• Hybrid working model.
• Office located in the downtown of Helsinki.

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Who we are:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Data Privacy:

We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously.

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

We are a team of 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

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