(Senior) Software Engineer - R&D ENT Navigation

Join our R&D ENT Navigation team and contribute to the next generation of surgical navigation technology. In this role, you will help shape innovative solutions on a new navigation platform and tracking technologies currently under development, combining advanced electromagnetic and optical tracking with modern software engineering.

You will develop image-guided surgery applications used by clinicians worldwide to improve precision and patient outcomes in ENT procedures. Working at the intersection of software, hardware, and clinical application, your contributions will directly influence the future of surgical navigation.

As part of a highly collaborative R&D environment, you will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle - from early concept and system design to implementation, verification, and regulatory-compliant release.

You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams across Brainlab and external collaborators.

As a (Senior) Software Engineer, you will:

• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to product release;
• Design and implement software components and services across system layers using C++, C#, Rust, and modern web technologies (TypeScript, HTML5, React);
• Develop software for systems that play a key role in supporting accurate and reliable surgical procedures, integrating advanced electromagnetic and optical tracking technologies;
• Contribute to a robust, scalable, and maintainable system architecture in close collaboration with other R&D teams;
• Ensure high software quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD);
• Create and maintain documentation and verification artifacts in accordance with medical device standards;
• Work across multiple layers of the system, from user interfaces to core system design;
• Deliver software in compliance with applicable medical regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366) for international markets (EU, US).

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering;
• Strong proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C++);
• Experience with or strong interest in system-level development (C++, C#, Rust) as well as modern frontend technologies (TypeScript, HTML5, React);
• Experience working with continuous integration and delivery (e.g. Git, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar) and in agile development environments (e.g., Scrum, LeSS, or similar);
• Familiarity with event-driven programming and distributed systems, or a strong interest in applying these concepts;
• A structured, quality-focused approach to software development;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in English;
• Experience in regulated environments, ideally in medical device development, is a plus.
• You bring curiosity, ownership, and a drive to solve complex problems - and you are motivated by creating technology that makes a real difference in clinical practice.

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule, * Meaningful work with a lasting impact on medical technology
• 30 vacation days, plus December 24th and December 31st
• Flexible working hours as well as hybrid work model within Germany
• Bike leasing via cooperation partner “BikeLeasing”
• Parking garage and safe underground bike storage
• Award-winning subsidized company restaurant and in-house cafes
• Variety-rich fitness program in our ultra-modern 360m2 company gym
• Regular after work, team, and company events
• Comprehensive training and continuing education opportunities

Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date and desired salary.

At the forefront of health technology for over 35 years, Munich-based Brainlab digitizes medical workflows, from diagnosis to therapy, to offer clinicians and patients better treatment possibilities. Our innovative digital ecosystem forms the basis for modern healthcare technology in 4000 hospitals in 120 countries.

Our key to success is our creative, talented and hard-working team, which consists of around 2000 dedicated and inspiring individuals in 25 locations worldwide. To succeed in reaching our targets, we are seeking committed colleagues who can stand behind our core values curious, authentic and useful.