Lead Software Engineer

We don't just build technology. We build hope.
Here at Elekta, you will make a difference. We are leaders in precision radiation therapy, we're committed to ensuring everyone has access to the best cancer care possible. Are you as passionate about humanity and innovation as we are? Then we would love to meet you

What You'll Do At Elekta
The
Lead Software Engineer
is involved in the specification and development of the product, associated tools and the continuous integration system.

The
Lead Software Engineer
will co-operate within their agile team and with other teams in the Neuro program, using the prescribed methods of

coding, review, version control system handling, etc. to deliver their work and to assist others where necessary. The engineer may lead their team in certain aspects of its work.

Responsibilities:

• To participate in all activities of software R&D projects, with emphasis on requirement specification, design, implementation, testing and documentation, user interface and usability considerations, risk analysis and configuration management whilst following company standards
• To write and review TPS code and code for supporting systems and tools
• To assist other teams in the Engineering department with TPS-related issues when required
• To perform evaluations of technologies, methodologies and products
• To follow the technical and clinical evolution within the field
• Apply agile principles and practices, following SAFe methodology as a member of a scrum team.
• Understand and adhere to the Elekta quality system, and introduce improvements to its effectiveness
• To actively contribute to developing the TPS Engineering department by suggesting process improvements, sharing knowledge and coaching co-workers, and taking responsibility for software code and design improvements.

Authorities:

• To participate in the definition and system design of products
• To decide design solutions and implementation of those solutions
• To review code and software-related documents
• To review technical product documents

Relevant knowledge, skills and competencies:

• Master of Science in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent command of English in speech and writing
• Configuration management, continuous integration pipelines
• Work with Linux systems
• Significant work with C++
• Thorough experience in Software Engineering, using version control systems, handling multiple branches in a team-based environment.

Hiring process
We are looking forward to hearing from you Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the "Apply" button. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact
For questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Gustaf Ericson at

We are an equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

As a leader in precision radiation therapy, Elekta is committed to ensuring every patient has access to the best cancer care possible. We openly collaborate with customers to advance sustainable, outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions to meet evolving patient needs, improve lives and bring hope to everyone dealing with cancer. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don't just build technology, we build hope. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in more than 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit or follow @Elekta on Twitter and LinkedIn.