Software Engineer - 12 months contract

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, talented, and collaborative team of engineers developing the specialised software that powers the analytical capabilities of the Unity DX instrument. As a graduate or junior engineer, you will contribute to real features from day one while learning from experienced team members across software, optics, manufacturing, and research. You will have opportunities to develop your technical skills, tackle complex engineering challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the analytical capabilities of the instrument.

We are looking for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and motivated by solving challenging problems in a scientific and engineering environment.

Role responsibilities

You will be working under the guidance of senior engineers on:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining components of a numerical image processing pipeline in compliance with ISO/IEC 62304.

Developing algorithms for tasks such as signal extraction, filtering, segmentation, or geometric analysis.

Investigating defects, improving test coverage, and contributing to code quality and technical debt reduction.

Translating scientific and analytical requirements into reliable, well-tested software systems.

Participating in code reviews and technical discussions, with increasing ownership over time.

Required Skills

Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field.

Proven ability to solve mathematical problems (e.g., linear algebra, calculus, digital signal and image processing) using C++ either in a professional setting, or through coursework and/or personal projects.

Demonstrable understanding of software engineering principles, including object oriented programming and data orientated design, to assist in writing clear, maintainable and testable software.

Knowledge of modern C++ standard library data structures, algorithms, and memory management.

Willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.

Desirable Skills / Experience

Masters degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field.

Interest in performance-critical systems, including large C++ codebases and GPU programming (CUDA).

Experience with C++ scientific computing libraries (e.g., Eigen, ITK, CUDA libraries).

Familiarity with Git, CI, and collaborative development workflows.

Exposure to Python and familiarity with machine learning concepts.

Why Join Alcon?

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative medical imaging products that make a real impact.

Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning company.

Supportive Culture: Join a team built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No visa sponsorship / relocation will be provided.

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