R&D Software Engineer Graduate Programme — Rotations

Stryker Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Annual Bonus Target

Share Option Scheme

Pension Scheme

Health Care

Hybrid Working

Mentor from Day One

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Stryker are seeking talented Software Engineers for our “R&D Graduate Programme” starting September 2027 in Ireland. The 24-month structure rotates every six months through Design, Advanced Operations/Technology Development, Advanced Quality Engineering, and Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab).

Applications close Friday 24th October 2026. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role, with career development and mentorship from day one.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8+ Software/ Computer Engineering course or related discipline.
• Candidates must have attained/will attain the above between June 2025 and Sept 2027.
• Self-starter with analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The individual should enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment.

Responsibilities

• Translating user needs to design inputs/specifications and producing component and sub-system level designs.
• Owning the design, implementation, and testing of software modules, and performing associated software development tasks.
• Using version control to keep an easily traceable and documented history of development.
• Using standard software methodologies to ensure code is readable, understandable and maintainable.
• Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.
• Handover of new processes from development to production.
• Debugging and correcting design issues using independent judgment.
• Independently balancing design trade-offs while designing a component of the system.

Skills

Self-starter

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

2.1 in Software/Computer Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Stryker are seeking talented Software Engineers for our “R&D Graduate Programme” starting September 2027 in Ireland. The 24-month structure rotates every six months through Design, Advanced Operations/Technology Development, Advanced Quality Engineering, and Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab).

Applications close Friday 24th October 2026. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the role, with career development and mentorship from day one.