Lead Software Engineer

What You’ll Do At Elekta

As a Lead Software Engineer in our Neuro Engineering team, you will develop advanced software that supports clinical workflows in radiation therapy. You will be part of the Treatment Planning System Engineering organization, collaborating with software engineers, product owners, architects, system engineers, and verification specialists to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated environment, including Leksell GammaPlan®.

You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design to implementation, testing, and improvement. Working mainly with C++, you may focus on system functionality, user interfaces, operating system interactions, and advanced algorithms while helping guide technical decisions and support engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and documentation

Design and develop robust, maintainable software within a complex and high-quality engineering environment

Drive technical decisions related to system design, architecture, and implementation

Review code and software documentation to ensure high standards of quality

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an agile setup (SAFe/Scrum)

Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and methodologies

Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements relevant to software development

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and team practices

Coach and mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting team growth

What You’ll Bring

Extensive experience in software engineering, typically 7+ years

Strong proficiency in C++

Experience working with complex systems across multiple layers

Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles

Experience working in agile environments such as Scrum or SAFe

Ability to take ownership, drive technical initiatives, and work independently

Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Additional experience that is considered a plus:

Experience with algorithms and data structures

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB

Familiarity with modern development tools

Experience working in a regulated environment

What You’ll Get

30 paid vacation days per year

4 additional Elekta days off

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Lunch benefit

Contribution to wellness activities

Work in a collaborative office environment alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV via the “Apply” button. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The last day to apply is 27 July 2026.