Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) – Medical Devices

Alcon

unknownPosted Jul 13, 2026
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Skills

c++goc#

About the role

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

WaveLight GmbH is a global leader in developing and producing innovative laser systems for use in eye surgery, as well as surgical planning and image guidance for cataract surgeries. Since 2009, WaveLight has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcon, enabling gentle and highly precise correction of vision impairment.

As a Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) supporting our Surgical R&D Team, you will contribute to the development of innovative software solutions for WaveLight and VARION products at our Teltow, Germany location. Due to the growing number of development projects, we are expanding our local team and are looking for a software engineer who will work closely with our existing development experts in a collaborative international environment.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications for medical devices using C# and C++ in a Windows-based environment

Collaborating with local and global engineering teams to deliver software solutions supporting WaveLight and VARION products

Participating in software design, implementation, testing, debugging, and release activities throughout the product lifecycle

Working with software frameworks such as Qt and contributing to software architecture discussions and technical improvements

Supporting software development activities in a regulated medical device environment while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

7 years+ of experience in software development

Strong programming skills in C# and C++

Experience developing software applications in a Windows-based environment

Experience with Qt is highly desirable

Experience in the Medical Device Industry or another regulated environment is a strong advantage

Understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and software release processes

Fluent in English; German language skills are preferred

Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

You will contribute to innovative technologies that improve patients’ quality of life worldwide

You will work within a collaborative, international R&D environment alongside highly qualified professionals

You will join a growing development team in Teltow with opportunities for long-term professional development and technical growth

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