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Senior Software Engineer

Elekta

Stockholm, SEonsitePosted Jul 31, 2026
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Skills

c++

About the role

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What You’ll Do At Elekta

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Neuro engineering team, you will work alongside highly skilled software engineers, product owners, software architects and system engineers across two agile teams, in close collaboration with software verification engineers. The group develops innovative new features and maintains Leksell GammaPlan®, a desktop application used by clinicians to plan radiosurgery treatments with Leksell Gamma Knife®.

You will contribute across the full software development process, from requirements engineering, architecture and detailed design to implementation and unit testing. The team works on a broad range of areas, including Linux OS configuration, GUI features and the development and implementation of advanced algorithms. Given this breadth, the role can be shaped to some extent around your experience and expertise, with strong C++ knowledge as the common foundation.

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

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

What You’ll Bring

Extensive experience in software engineering, typically 4+ 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

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

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.

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