R&D Software Engineer C++ - Medacta Applied Solutions

Medacta International; Milano; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

Medacta Applied Solutions, a software company of the Medacta International Group based in Milan, seeks a C++ Software Developer to join our team working on preoperative planning software for orthopedic surgeries.

You will contribute to a desktop application focusing on C++, with strong emphasis on Qt, VTK and ITK, 3D rendering, and clean, maintainable code. You’ll collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and project management to ensure compliance and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or software engineering.
• Extensive C++ programming experience, including Qt and CMake.
• Strong background in 3D rendering software development.
• Solid understanding of linear algebra and transformation matrices.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development; knowledge of QML.
• Experience with cross-functional teams including regulatory and project management.
• Knowledge of Agile practices and tools.
• Knowledge of VTK and ITK libraries.
• Excellent communication in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain C++ software apps focused on medical device functionality and surgical planning tools.
• Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and project management teams to align with industry regulations and product requirements.
• Ensure compliance with medical device software standards (IEC 62304) and maintain thorough documentation for audits.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices for code quality and testing.
• Contribute to risk analysis and usability assessments with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support during clinical evaluations and product testing; address feedback.
• Continuously monitor and update software libraries and related technologies for performance and security.

Skills

C++

Qt

VTK

ITK

3D graphics

Git

QML

CMake

English

Italian

Education

Bachelor’s/Master in Computer Science

Tools

Qt framework

CMake build system

Git

Job description

Due to the high growth and commitment to technology, Medacta Applied Solutions, a Software Company of the Medacta International Group based in Milan, is seeking for a C++ Software Developer to join our development team. This team is responsible for creating preoperative planning software for orthopaedic surgeries. Specifically, we are seeking a developer to contribute to our desktop application for surgical planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing applications in C++ and specific expertise in QT, VTK, and ITK technologies, with a strong inclination toward 3D graphics. You will join a talented, young and dynamic software development team.

• develop, test, and maintain C++ software applications focused on medical device functionality and surgical planning tools;
• collaborate with regulatory, marketing, and project management teams to ensure alignment with industry regulations, product requirements, and project goals;
• ensure compliance with medical device software standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and maintain thorough documentation for regulatory audits and submissions;
• conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code quality, documentation, and testing within the team;
• contribute to risk analysis and usability assessments, working closely with cross-functional teams to address and mitigate potential issues;
• provide technical support during clinical evaluations and product testing, addressing feedback and making iterative improvements;
• continuously monitor and integrate relevant updates to software libraries, technologies, and industry standards to enhance software performance and security.

The resource should also have the following skills:

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering;
• extensive experience with C++ programming, including hands-on experience with the Qt framework and CMake build systems;
• strong background in 3D rendering software development;
• solid understanding of linear algebra, including reference systems and transformation matrices;
• proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, and experience in a collaborative development environment;knowledge of QML for the development of intuitive and responsive user interfaces;
• experience working in cross-functional teams and managing input from regulatory, marketing, and project management perspectives;
• knowledge of Agile development practices and tools, with the ability to adapt workflows as needed based on project priorities;
• knowledge of VTK and ITK libraries;
• excellent communication skills, with fluency in spoken and written English and Italian, to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

Soft Skills

• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• problem-solving mindset and proactive approach;
• passion for writing great, simple, clean and efficient code;
• awarness of the importance of the teamwork.

We offer a permanent contract