At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a motivated early to mid-career Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced medical imaging solutions. This role focuses on building and maintaining software packages for both internal teams across R&D and manufacturing, as well as software delivered within commercial products.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop software to deliver new product features and enhance existing functionality
· Work within established version control (Git), ticket management (Jira), and code review workflows
· Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code
· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
· Contribute to documentation aligned with medical and regulatory expectations
· Work within the IEC 62304 medical device software development framework
Requirements
· Strong C++ programming skills
· Sound understanding of software engineering and design principles (e.g. RAII, SRP, SoC)
· Strong problem-solving mindset and a collaborative approach
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Nice to Have Skills / Experience
· Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing
· Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated build and release processes
· Knowledge of computer graphics and low-level rendering techniques
· Knowledge of computer vision techniques (e.g. OpenCV)
· Experience with C#
· Experience with SDKs, device drivers, and hardware integration
Why join Alcon?
- Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.
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Skills Required
- Strong C++ programming skills
- Understanding of software engineering and design principles, including RAII, SRP, and SoC
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative approach
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with unit and integration testing
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build and release processes
- Knowledge of computer graphics and low-level rendering techniques
- Knowledge of computer vision techniques, such as OpenCV
- Experience with C#
- Experience with SDKs, device drivers, and hardware integration
Alcon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alcon and has not been reviewed or approved by Alcon.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as unusually strong, pairing a 401(k) match with an additional employer-funded retirement plan contribution. Stock purchase access and performance bonuses are also positioned as meaningful components of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Distinctive vision-related perks, including free contact lenses in some cases, reinforce the perceived strength of the health-and-wellness offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as robust, including paid holidays, PTO/vacation, paid sick time, and parental leave. Flexible time off for certain exempt roles and reported year-end shutdown periods further strengthen perceived coverage.
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What We Do
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 20,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care.
