Software Engineer

Occuity; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Occuity is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative medical devices using optical methods to diagnose chronic conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's. The role involves collaborating with scientists to design software for medical instruments, ensuring code integrity, and creating user interfaces. This opportunity provides significant ownership of the software development process in a rapidly growing company committed to impactful healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience of software development (2-4 years).
• Knowledge of medical device directives and standards.
• Experience controlling optical and photonics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Writing and maintaining code specifications and requirements.
• Developing user-friendly control and display interfaces.
• Implementing control protocols for instruments and devices.

Skills

Low level programming

High level programming

Version control

Strong communication skills

Data management

Education

1st or Honors degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Micro-manager

Job description

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At Occuity, we are pioneering ground-breaking technological solutions to alleviate some of humanity’sgreatest healthcare challenges by developing technology that takes instant health diagnostic information simply by looking in the eye. With our clear vision and values, a world-leading team of experts, 9 international patents and more pending, we are developing a hugely innovative range of products that will improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Healthcare challenges are there to be solved and at Occuity, we have the vision and the technical ability to succeed. Occuity’s aim is for our accessible, non-contact, mobile diagnostic health devices to make repetitive, invasive monitoring a thing of the past.

At Occuity, we value being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and we have an incredible team of people helping us do just that. Our employees are excited to be part of a team that thrives in a culture of innovation and imagination. Our success means that we are now expanding at a rapid pace and we are seeking truly exceptional people to join our team. We are looking for trailblazers, visionaries and the naturally inquisitive; those who can challenge and who can inspire. At Occuity, every single person has a voice - and a vital contribution to make to our success.

If this sounds like you, why not join us on our journey?

The Role

As part of our ambitious growth plans, Occuity is seeking a Software Engineer to drive the development of a new generation of transformational diagnostic medical devices. These devices use novel optical methods to identify signatures of chronic and systemic diseases Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes).

The applicant will work with scientists and engineers to design and develop the software to control devices and instruments, run experiments and control clinical devices. The role will involve designing and implementing software control of prototype medical instruments and components cameras, detectors), and developing suitable user interfaces. This includes all stages of development from the definition of the software requirements and specifications to the choice of the technologies, software architecture and programming languages. You will be working as part of a diverse team of engineers and scientists.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take full ownership of the software architecture and development at an early stage and drive the project forward. In addition, this role offers future opportunities to work on the development of novel data processing methodologies, neural networks and AI applied to medical data.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing and maintaining code specifications and requirements
• Designing whole code platforms and architecture
• Ensuring code integrity and documentation
• Ensuring continuous development through automated testing
• Developing and enforcing coding guidelines
• Managing software release and versioning
• Implementing control protocols for instruments and devices cameras)
• Developing user-friendly control and display interfaces
• Implementing data analysis and data processing protocols
  
• Documentation of code

This role offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a growing, innovative and award-winning company with experience of bringing medical devices to the market. The candidate will be involved in many aspects of the business and therefore will significantly broaden their experience and allow them to grow with the company.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• 1st or Honors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
• 2-4 years of experience of software development
• Low level programming language (such as C, C++) for embedded software and real-time hardware interface
• High level programming language (such as C#, Python) for control software and user interface
• Version control using Git, SVN or similar
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience of developing medical software
• Knowledge of medical device directives, standards and regulatory frameworks MDD, EN60601, ISO13845)
• Microprocessor programming
• FPGA programming
• High performance data management and storage HD5)
• Experience controlling optical and photonics equipment cameras, lasers)
• Experience with Micro-manager

Personal Attributes

• You are looking to work on projects that have a lasting impact on our society and people, bringing revolutionary devices to healthcare that have the potential to save lives and improve the quality of life for people suffering with long terms conditions
• Enthusiastic and passionate, you are a keen analytical thinker and problem solver
• Self-motivated, persistent and collaborative, you have a “can-do” attitude and approach
• Tenacious and persistent with a determination to go the extra mile to see all projects through to completion
• Equally capable of working independently or as part of a team
• An excellent communicator, you are adept at information sharing and contributing towards an open, positive team atmosphere

Equality and Diversity

Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Further details on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be found online.