Software Development Engineer

At Materialise Medical, we believe that better healthcare starts with solutions designed around the individual patient. If you’re passionate about bringing personalized care to every patient, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the technology we develop, researchers, engineers, and clinicians are revolutionizing personalized treatment — helping improve and save lives daily. 

As an engineer, you will be responsible for implementing features as well as as ensuring they are done to meet rigorous quality standards of medical software with the end result being a product that is used by hundreds of surgeons throughout the world.

To be successful in this role, you will probably have:
• Mathematical background (i.e understanding of Vertex and Matrix algebra is a plus)
• Object-oriented design, coding and testing patterns
• Excellent coding skills in C++
• 5+ years of industry experience designing, building, testing & shipping software
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• An ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Good influencing skills, able to bring colleagues along with your vision
• Good communication skills

To succeed in this job, it is also crucial that you are able to see your contributions as part of a larger team: how does your solution fit into the overall product and will it meet the needs in the best possible way. This skill takes a combination of the ability to break down tough problems, creative thinking and hard work, to turn these challenges into solutions.
At the same time, it is essential that you like working in teams where collaboration and knowledge sharing is the way to meet the common goals.
The job’s international aspects and our international work environment require that you are proficient in both written and spoken English.

Will be a plus:

• Coding skills in Python, JavaScript are appreciated but not the must

Responsibilities:

As an engineer you will be responsible for implementing features as well as ensuring they are done to meet rigorous quality standards of medical software with the end result being the product that is used by hundreds of surgeons throughout the world.
In short you will do the following:
• Participate in technical discussions and bring new ideas on the table
• Design, implement, test, deploy, maintain and improve our software components and services
• Own quality of your code (i.e., unit tests, TDD, and other test methodologies)
• Work with Product Managers, Functional Analysts, Architects to design and specify new features from the engineering standpoint
• Embrace and use state-of-the-art new technologies
• Author internal tools that improve the team’s quality and productivity
• Contribute to the positive, solution focused and creative team spirit
Throughout your tasks, you will work closely with other Software Engineers in order to optimize design, quality and functionality of the Product’s backend.

What’s waiting for you 

Work that matters 
The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day.  

At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes. 

A people-centered space 
When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back.  

At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts. 

An environment of trust 
As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls.  

At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments. 

A career ready to build 
When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here.  

At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count. 

Make a difference together with the Medical team.