Associate Software Engineer

Laborie; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible working model

Annual incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Laborie is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join its R&D team. You will contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance of software that integrates with medical devices, following IEC 62304 and Laborie QMS. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

You should have a CS degree, OO programming knowledge, and experience with C# or C++. Willingness to learn Delphi and comfort with Git will help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C# or C++.
• Willingness to learn Delphi for this environment.
• Familiar with Git or similar version control tools.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and verification of software components and systems from concept through design transfer and launch.
• Collaborate with software, system, and test engineers to define requirements, develop specifications, and ensure design traceability.
• Develop and maintain software design and development documentation in compliance with Laborie’s QMS and IEC 62304 standards.
• Support unit and integration testing activities; assist in creating and maintaining automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and apply software engineering best practices for maintainability and quality.
• Assist in estimating development effort and contributing to project planning.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex software defects and issues.
• Maintain high standards of software quality and ensure compliance with quality plans and procedures.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C# or C++ experience

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Delphi

Job description

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity. A t Laborie, we know the work we do matters - it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion. About the Role: As a member of the R&D team, the Assoc. Software Engineer contributes to the design, development, testing and maintenance of Laborie software applications, including their integration with medical devices. The role supports the full software development lifecycle and applies engineering principles to deliver reliable, high‑quality software in line with Laborie's quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position operates with a moderate level of independence and collaborates closely with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in the design, implementation, and verification of software components and systems from concept through design transfer and launch.
• Collaborate with other software, system, and test engineers to define requirements, develop specifications, and ensure design traceability.
• Develop and maintain software design and development documentation in compliance with Laborie’s Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
• Support unit and integration testing activities; assist in creating and maintaining automated tests.
• Participate in code reviews and apply software engineering best practices to ensure maintainability, performance, and quality.
• Assist in estimating development effort and contributing to project planning.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex software defects and issues.
• Maintain high standards of software quality and ensure compliance with departmental quality plans and procedures.
• Provide status updates to project leads or managers.
• Continuously learn and apply new tools, technologies, and practices to improve software development effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Living in or around Hengelo (>50km), or willing to move to the area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming principles
• Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C# or C++
• Willingness to learn and work with Delphi (required for this environment)
• Experience working with development tools and version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Experience working with AI models, APIs, or AI‑assisted development tools (e.g. Copilot, LLMs) is a plus
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes and structured development environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a structured manner
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Laborie

Our mission every day is to operate as a world‑class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping patients receive safe, effective treatments.

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Pension plan
• Flexible working model in an international team
• Annual incentives