Software Engineering Co-Op

Stryker Corporation; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors and leadership support

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Belfast is offering a placement opportunity focused on software development across embedded code, PC applications, and supporting phone apps. You will contribute to new product development, work within the company Quality System, and gain exposure to regulatory requirements while being mentored by leaders who support your growth.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, documentation, and collaboration within a close-knit team, with an attractive salary and vacation

Qualifications

• Relevant on-going degree course with acceptable 1st year results.
• Relevant A-levels of equivalent.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• To design/develop part of a new product or system.
• To design to specification and generate the required documentation for each phase of the software life cycle.
• To understand and apply the Company Quality Procedures and actively contribute to, and within, the company’s Quality System.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Teamwork

Communication

Education

On-going degree

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite This role will be based in our Belfast site. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2027 Cooperative cohort. We're a close-knit team of passionate software professionals, working together to create innovative medical device solutions. Our expertise spans embedded code, PC applications, and supporting phone apps, all developed within a friendly and collaborative environment.

Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• To design/develop part of a new product or system.
• To design to specification and generate the required documentation for each phase of the software life cycle.
• To understand and apply the Company Quality Procedures and actively contribute to, and within, the company’s Quality System.
• To understand and apply all appropriate Regulatory and Safety Requirements to any product/project design undertaken or proposed.
• To document design changes according to Company Quality Procedures.

What you will need:

Qualifications: Relevant on-going degree course with acceptable 1st year results. Relevant A-levels of equivalent.

Key Competencies needed for this position:

• While previous experience of software development is a distinct advantage, a good working understanding of at least one programming language (C, C++, C#, Java) syntax is sufficient to fulfil the duties of this post as guidance will be provided.
• Experience of working within a team environment.
• Knowledge or experience of general electronics hardware would be useful.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary & vacation entitlement.
• Experience our inclusive, people-first culture.
• You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.
• Flexible working hours.
• Sports & Social clubs and DE&I Employee Resource Groups and the opportunity to connect with other co-ops.
• The opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that make a difference in improving healthcare and patients’ lives.
• In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.

Belfast: £25,000 GBP Annual

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote

Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based

You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite

Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid

You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.