Software Developer Image Processing, Research & Development (f/m/d)

• Job ID: 500020
• Posted since: 04-May-2026
• Organization: Siemens Healthineers
• Field of work: Research & Development
• Company: Siemens Healthineers AG
• Experience level: Mid-level Professional
• Job type: Full-time
• Work mode: Hybrid (Remote/Office)
• Employment type: Permanent
• Location(s): Forchheim - - Germany

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Software Developer (f/m/d) Image Processing, Research & Development.

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Even more flexibility? Mobile working from abroad is possible for up to 30 days a year under certain conditions and in selected countries.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• You implement state-of-the-art image processing algorithms to advance medical imaging and image-guided therapies in interventional radiology.
• You are responsible for the efficient implementation of image processing algorithms, as well as for conducting detailed analyses and optimizations and deploying them on GPU and CPU architecture.
• In your role, you are responsible for the entire development cycle – from sound software design through precise product implementation and quality assurance to seamless system integration. You will also actively drive our DevOps processes, thereby ensuring stable and efficient software operations.
• You work in an agile, cross-functional, and international development team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders from Research & Development, Product Management, Innovation and User Experience.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services

Your qualifications and experience:

• You have successfully completed a master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering.
• You have several years of professional experience as a software developer, ideally in the field of image processing.
• You have in-depth knowledge of software development for real-time systems and are familiar with developing high-quality product code in C++.
• You have extensive knowledge of Python programming.
• Your skills in CUDA and OpenMP enable you to implement algorithms efficiently.
• Ideally, you have a sound understanding of modern graphics pipelines as well as practical experience in implementing shaders using Vulkan or Direct3D.
• Demonstrable professional experience in the healthcare sector and in medical image processing, or in a comparable regulated environment, is an advantage.

Your attributes and skills:

• Thanks to your strong will to learn, you are motivated to continually acquire new skills and develop yourself further.
• You have a positive attitude towards team-oriented work in a cross-functional, agile environment and actively contribute to an exceptional team spirit. Intercultural experience in collaborating with international teams is an advantage.
• You possess strong organisational skills, work in a structured and methodical manner with a logical approach to problem-solving, have suitable time management skills, can prioritise tasks effectively, set high personal standards of quality and are results oriented.
• You have excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) and produce high-quality visual representations of your results. Good knowledge of German is an advantage.
• We are passionate about learning – you will always stay informed about the latest trends and potential in medical image processing and continuously challenge the status quo.

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.#myabilityshs

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: recruitinggersupport.func@siemens-healthineers.com, if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Simone Morgenstern.

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