Senior Software Engineer - Control Systems

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Crawley, West Sussex, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role
Develop and maintain full-stack software for safety-critical radiotherapy treatment systems using C#, .NET, WPF, and C++. Responsibilities include design, testing, code reviews, CI/CD, containerization and microservices migration, Agile collaboration, system integration, and regulatory-quality compliance. The role also supports Agile delivery practices, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and reliable software development across the full lifecycle.
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We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.

Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com.

We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.

What You’ll Do At Elekta:

Join a team developing software that supports advanced radiotherapy systems used in cancer treatment around the world. You'll work on applications that help manage, test and control complex treatment systems, contributing to software that has a direct impact on patient care.

As part of a collaborative Agile team, you'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and continuous improvement. You'll also have the opportunity to support Agile delivery practices by helping teams stay focused, remove obstacles and deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain software applications used within radiotherapy treatment systems.

  • Deliver full stack development using C#, .NET, WPF and C++, working across user interfaces, backend services and system integrations.

  • Improve software quality through automated testing, code reviews and continuous integration practices.

  • Support the migration of applications to modern containerised and microservices-based environments.

  • Collaborate with engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable and scalable solutions.

  • Contribute to Agile planning, sprint activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Support safety-critical software development activities, ensuring solutions meet quality and regulatory requirements.

  • Share knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to a positive engineering culture.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design and the software development lifecycle.

  • Experience with unit testing, automation and CI/CD practices.

  • A collaborative approach and experience working within Agile development teams.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to delivering high-quality software.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

  • Experience supporting Agile delivery activities such as sprint planning, backlog refinement or Scrum ceremonies would be beneficial.

  • Experience in regulated industries, embedded systems, conta inerisation or modern cloud technologies would be an advantage.

What You’ll Get:
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
 

  • Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)

  • Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining

  • Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
     

Hiring process:
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button.
For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.
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.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and the software development lifecycle
  • Experience with unit testing, automation, and CI/CD practices
  • Experience working within collaborative Agile development teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to delivering high-quality software
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders
  • Experience supporting Agile delivery activities such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, or Scrum ceremonies
  • Experience in regulated industries, embedded systems, containerization, or modern cloud technologies

Elekta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elekta and has not been reviewed or approved by Elekta.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match is a prominent benefit, with vesting noted as part of the plan.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are included, with PTO accruing from the start and rollover allowed within limits.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage are included, complemented by an Employee Assistance Program.

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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
4,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

At Elekta, our outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions provide lasting clinical difference and are developed through sustainable environmental, social and governance practices. We’ve been working openly and proactively with clinicians and our partners for almost half a century to advance precision radiation therapy and meet continuously evolving patient needs—no matter where they are in the world. 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 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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