Head (f/m/d) of Software Systems Engineering MRI

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as

Head (w/m/d) of Software Systems Engineering to support the development of our MRI software platforms - from systems engineering to software integration.

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

1. You will lead a cross-functional team of 9 software engineers responsible for software systems engineering, software integration, and development of the software infrastructure for modality consoles and remote update.
2. You ensure a seamless software integration flow within our continuous delivery pipeline.
3. You champion systems thinking and modern software engineering practices.
4. You will collaborate with product management, clinical stakeholders, hardware teams, and regulatory experts to align on system-level goals, constraints, and non-functional requirements.
5. You will support strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your qualifications and experience:

1. You have a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
2. You have many years of experience in software systems engineering, ideally in the medical device or imaging domain.
3. You have a solid understanding of MRI systems or other complex, safety-critical software-hardware systems.
4. You have a strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, including requirements engineering, system and software architecture.
5. You are familiar with medical device regulations (FDA, MDR) and standards (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).

Your attributes and skills:

1. You have strong leadership skills and know how to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
2. You communicate clearly and with empathy – both in writing and in person.
3. You handle stakeholder relationships with confidence and balance different interests with ease.
4. You stay calm, solution-focused, and collaborative – even when things get challenging.

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 73,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: +49 (9131) / 17 – 1717, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Laura Roos.

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