Software Engineer - Real Time

Elekta; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 paid vacation days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employer pension contribution package

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Elekta is seeking a Software Engineer to join the R&D team in Crawley, developing software for its next generation radiotherapy systems. You will work on CT-LINAC and MR-LINAC platforms, covering requirements, design, implementation, testing and ongoing improvements to ensure safe and precise cancer treatment.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex technical challenges and to deliver high-quality software that directly impacts patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for real-time or embedded systems using C/C++.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in an R&D or product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time control software used within Elekta’s radiotherapy systems.
• Design and implement robust, high-quality solutions meeting performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers and architects to deliver new features and enhancements.
• Contribute to software quality through testing, code reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Support technical planning, estimation and delivery of development work.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with development processes and industry standards.
• Share knowledge and drive a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time/embedded software

Software development lifecycle

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Job description

Are you a current Elekta employee?

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.

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What You’ll Do At Elekta:

Join our R&D team in Crawley and help develop the software that powers Elekta’s next generation radiotherapy systems. Working on both CT-LINAC and MR-LINAC platforms, you’ll design, develop and test software that supports the safe and precise delivery of cancer treatment.

You’ll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing and continuous improvement. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you’ll help solve complex technical challenges and contribute to technology that makes a real difference to patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain real-time control software used within Elekta’s radiotherapy systems.
• Design and implement robust, high-quality solutions that meet performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers and architects to deliver new features and enhancements.
• Contribute to software quality through testing, code reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Support technical planning, estimation and delivery of development work.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with development processes and industry standards.
• Share knowledge, contribute to problem solving and help drive a collaborative engineering culture.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience developing software for real-time or embedded systems using C/C++.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working within an R&D or product development environment.
• A collaborative approach and passion for developing high-quality software.
• Experience in medical devices, control systems, Agile development or regulated environments is advantageous

What You’ll Get:

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [e-mail]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.