Senior Software Engineer-MR Imaging Software

gehc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Waukesha, WI area to help advance MRI software for clinicians and patients. You will design, develop, test, and support software components powering MR scanners in a regulated environment, working closely with engineers and domain experts.

You will use Linux, modern SDLC practices, and CI/CD in a collaborative, cross-functional team to deliver reliable, high-quality software that interfaces with hardware and supports patient care.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting production software applications.
• Strong experience in Unix/Linux development environments.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems or microservices-based applications.
• Experience building software that interfaces with hardware, instruments, sensors, or other physical devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features for GE HealthCare MR scanners.
• Collaborate with users, feature leads, systems engineers, and SMEs to define and implement solutions.
• Develop software within Agile practices and a CI environment.
• Apply software engineering principles including architecture, design, testing, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to distributed and microservices-based applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across software and system environments.
• Support continuous improvement across development, sustaining, and support teams.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Distributed systems

Hardware interfacing

Version control

CI/CD

Jenkins

Artifactory

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

Perforce

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Job Description Summary

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll help shape the next generation of MRI technology used by clinicians and patients around the world. This is an opportunity to work on complex software systems that directly power medical imaging equipment, solving challenging problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and healthcare.

You'll design, develop, test, and support software components for GE HealthCare MR scanners, collaborating closely with software engineers, systems engineers, product leaders, and domain experts. Your work will contribute to reliable, high-quality solutions that help improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare innovation.

This role is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working in Linux environments, and developing software that interfaces with physical devices in highly regulated industries.

This position is based in Waukesha, WI and requires regular onsite collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams in an in-person environment.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features for GE HealthCare MR scanners.
• Collaborate closely with representative users, feature leads, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to define and implement innovative solutions.
• Develop software within Agile development practices and a continuous integration environment.
• Apply modern software engineering principles including software architecture, design, testing, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the development and support of distributed and microservices-based applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across software and system environments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across development, sustaining, and support organizations.
• Partner with domain experts to learn and apply complex healthcare and imaging system knowledge.
• Write clear, maintainable, well-tested code that meets quality and performance standards.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to break down complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver on commitments.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting production software applications.
• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux development environments.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems or microservices-based applications.
• Experience building software that interfaces with hardware, instruments, sensors, or other physical devices.
• Experience with software version control, configuration management, and build tools such as Git, Perforce, Maven, or Gradle.
• Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements development, architecture, implementation, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex software systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM discipline.
• Experience developing software for regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, industrial automation, telecommunications, robotics, or defense.
• Experience with medical imaging systems or medical device software development.
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Experience with REST APIs and modern service-oriented architectures.
• Python scripting experience.
• Experience with Cypress or automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated software development environments.

Additional Information

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location

This role is based in Waukesha, WI and requires regular onsite collaboration with engineering teams.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work on technology that directly impacts patient care and healthcare outcomes.
• Solve meaningful technical challenges involving hardware integration, distributed systems, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and clinical experts in a highly innovative environment.
• Grow your technical skills.