Software Engineer – Platform & Software Architecture (IVDR)

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Analyze existing software components (firmware, UI, data pipelines, evaluation tools) and develop a target architecture
• ▹Prioritize 'refactor vs. rewrite' and define a realistic migration strategy
• ▹Standardize build/run environments, dependencies, version control and release processes
• ▹Define coding standards, test strategy, review process and CI/CD, and consolidate tools and libraries
• ▹Build coherent software documentation and traceability (requirements → design → implementation → tests) for IVDR compliance
• ▹Own project management: plan and steer work packages, milestones and technical decisions

Requirements

• ▹Completed degree in computer science or a closely related field
• ▹Relevant professional experience in software development (architecture, implementation, testing)
• ▹Project management experience (planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, delivery responsibility)
• ▹Strong ability to communicate complex technical content clearly
• ▹Team-oriented working style, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
• ▹Excellent programming skills in C++, C#, Rust, Python and Julia, plus experience in scientific software development (full-stack, UI, SQL/NoSQL databases)

Nice to have

• ▹Experience in regulated environments (medical devices/IVD/pharma)
• ▹Knowledge of regulated software lifecycle standards (e.g. IEC 62304), quality management (ISO 13485), risk management (ISO 14971)
• ▹Embedded/firmware experience (C/C++/RTOS, interfaces, sensors)
• ▹Experience with Python data pipelines (CuPy/NumPy/Pandas)
• ▹UI experience (Qt, web frontends or desktop apps)
• ▹DevOps experience: CI/CD, containers (Docker), release automation, observability
• ▹Basic cybersecurity knowledge (authentication, secure updates)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Technically and scientifically demanding role with high ownership and creative freedom
• ▹Active involvement in shaping data-driven approaches in biomedical research
• ▹Close collaboration with interdisciplinary experts and decision-makers
• ▹Modern software, computing and analysis environments
• ▹Flexible working hours and individual development opportunities

About the company

Phalanx has developed a technology platform for analyzing dementia diseases, working with a team of physicists, data scientists and users.