Senior Software Engineer (on-site Palo Alto)

at  Varian Medical Systems

Together, we can beat cancer.
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world’s best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in a team of 4-7 software engineers for the development of Microsoft C# .NET Windows application used to configure, tune and service a medical linear accelerator.
• Own all phases of the development life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, code reviews and documentation as needed.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C# code
• Develop automated workflows using Python.
• Work as a specialist on complex technical and domain areas.
• Implement software modules, write and perform unit tests.
• Participates in defining and authoring software requirements.
• Participates in defining and authoring software design.
• Participates in resolving design/interfacing issues.
• Provides effort estimates for overall design and development activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot engineering and field issues.
• Detect, report, investigate, analyze and fix product defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participates in engineering documents review.
• Follow process and produce quality deliverable supporting the process.
• Provide inputs on system-level requirement, design and development.
• Interact and coordinate with cross functional teams and development teams to define requirements and manage/resolve requirements/design/interfacing issues.
• Act as a primary software engineering interface for various cross functions and development teams.
• Able to lead overall design and development activities.
• Able to define and manage product backlogs.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience on .NET, C# & OOPS concepts.
• 5+ years of experience in C# and .NET.
• Sound OOAD knowledge with design patterns.
• Strong analytical, investigation, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as participating in a team of professionals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with other teams.

• Self-motivated with eagerness to learn.

• Experience in working on Microsoft technologies – Visual Studio, TFS, Windows.
• Good time management, organization and inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated mature levels of knowledge and experience with current software technologies and be able to co-ordinate, mentor and support the work of several other developer associates.
• Nice to have working knowledge of Python

Desired Skills:

• Experience in Medical device software.
• Experience in FDA regulated industry.
• Experience in DICOM.
• Experience in large-complex-geographically distributed projects.
• Experience in all software engineering and development phases from requirements, architecture, design, analysis, development, code reviews, testing (unit, engineering, integration) through post-production support.

Typical Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) and 8 years of related experience or Masters Degree with 5 years of related experience.

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.
We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That’s why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.
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• Participate in a team of 4-7 software engineers for the development of Microsoft C# .NET Windows application used to configure, tune and service a medical linear accelerator.
• Own all phases of the development life cycle including analysis, design, development, testing, code reviews and documentation as needed.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C# code
• Develop automated workflows using Python.
• Work as a specialist on complex technical and domain areas.
• Implement software modules, write and perform unit tests.
• Participates in defining and authoring software requirements.
• Participates in defining and authoring software design.
• Participates in resolving design/interfacing issues.
• Provides effort estimates for overall design and development activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot engineering and field issues.
• Detect, report, investigate, analyze and fix product defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participates in engineering documents review.
• Follow process and produce quality deliverable supporting the process.
• Provide inputs on system-level requirement, design and development.
• Interact and coordinate with cross functional teams and development teams to define requirements and manage/resolve requirements/design/interfacing issues.
• Act as a primary software engineering interface for various cross functions and development teams.
• Able to lead overall design and development activities.
• Able to define and manage product backlogs