Senior Software Engineer

If you’re as passionate about humanity and innovation as we are then maybe we should meet.


Elekta Instrument AB is strengthening our Engineering team developing our future radiation therapy devices. This is one of several open positions where we are recruiting a Senior Software Engineer to our Control Systems team. The position is located at Elekta’s head office in central of Stockholm, Sweden and you will report to Head of Control Systems.
Elektas recruitment initiative in Stockholm is part of our strategic direction to further invest in the innovation of tomorrow’s radiotherapy solutions, and we are now looking for highly talented and passionate people to drive this development forward with us.


At Elekta we are proud to say that we live by our values:
We work as one team: that means we’re looking for a team player – and the team is 4.200 strong. Of course, you won’t be interacting with all your colleagues, but you’ll be able to carry the ball within your group.
We do what we say: our customers need to trust you as much as they trust our solutions – there is no room for empty promises in cancer care.
We keep thinking forward: Elekta’s history and success has been built on people who turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions. We hope you’re this type of person.


The purpose of all the work we do at Elekta is to help clinicians improve patients’ lives.


What you’ll do at Elekta
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Control Systems group you will be part of an agile scrum team and together with other teams you will specify, develop, maintain and test the software used to control and interact with the hardware to deliver the planned treatment in a safe and reliable way. The agile team is part of a program working according to Scale Agile Framework (SAFe).

Your Main Responsibilities
Participating in requirements engineering
Participating in architectural and detailed design creating the appropriate documentation
Implementing software, primarily in C including unit and integration tests
Reviewing code and software related artifacts
Sharing knowledge and coaching co-workers, and taking responsibility for software code and design improvements



The right stuff
To be a suitable candidate for this position we think you have a Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent, specializing in computer science, electronics, mechatronics, physics or similar. You have profound experience in agile methodologies, development of test frameworks and simulators and have experience of working in a regulated industry, preferably in the medical sector. You have excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
You also have several years work experience in:


C and C++ programming in a Windows or embedded environment
Micro Controller (EtherCAT, canopen, field bus)
Board Support Package development (e.g. DMA, UART, USB, Ethernet)
RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS)
lwIP (lightweight IP, Adam Dunkel)
Google Test/Google Mock
Git and Azure DevOps



What you’ll bring with you
Besides living by our values, your drive and quality-conscious mindset will be success factors in this position. To fit well with your responsibilities and with the Control System department, we think you are a pragmatic problem solver, with an ability to get things done. You are hands-on with a capability to design long-term solutions and you like to work with continuous improvements, both in the product and our processes.

Sound interesting?
Apply now by clicking the “Apply” link. We will read applications continuously and the position may be filed before last day of application, so please send us your application today! Last day to apply is 2021-02-28. Submit your CV and cover letter in English.

Elekta is proud to be the leading innovator of equipment and software used to improve, prolong and save the lives of people with cancer and brain disorders. Our advanced, effective solutions are created in collaboration with customers, and more than 6,000 hospitals worldwide rely on Elekta technology. Our treatment solutions and oncology informatics portfolios are designed to enhance the delivery of radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, and to drive cost efficiency in clinical workflows. Elekta employs 4,200 people around the world. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Elekta is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. www.elekta.com