Software Engineer

Software Engineer

remote type

Not applicable

locations

Mulgrave

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

time left to apply

End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id

R-2026-50218

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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• About Us

• At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.

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