Staff Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll help shape the next generation of MRI technology used by clinicians and patients around the world. This is an opportunity to work on complex software systems that directly power medical imaging equipment, solving challenging problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and healthcare.

You'll design, develop, test, and support software components for GE HealthCare MR scanners, collaborating closely with software engineers, systems engineers, product leaders, and domain experts. Your work will contribute to reliable, high-quality solutions that help improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare innovation.

This role is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working in Linux environments, and developing software that interfaces with physical devices in highly regulated industries.

This position is based in Waukesha, WI and requires regular onsite collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams in an in-person environment.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features for GE HealthCare MR scanners.
• Collaborate closely with representative users, feature leads, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to define and implement innovative solutions.
• Develop software within Agile development practices and a continuous integration environment.
• Apply modern software engineering principles including software architecture, design, testing, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to the development and support of distributed and microservices-based applications.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across software and system environments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across development, sustaining, and support organizations.
• Partner with domain experts to learn and apply complex healthcare and imaging system knowledge.
• Write clear, maintainable, well-tested code that meets quality and performance standards.
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to break down complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver on commitments.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM field.
• 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting production software applications.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with Java/JEE, Swagger/Open API and Spring boot/Spring
• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux development environments.
• Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications.
• Experience building software that interfaces with hardware, instruments, sensors, or other physical devices.
• Experience with software version control, configuration management, and build tools such as Git, Perforce, Maven, or Gradle.
• Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns and Java coding principles
• Experience working with C/C++.
• Experience with medical imaging systems or medical device software development.
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks such as Cucumber/Gherkin.
• Experience with REST APIs and modern service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with Cypress or automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated software development environments.

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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes