Senior Software Integration Engineer - Python (f/m/d)

Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Senior Software Integration Engineer - Python (f/m/d)

Starting date: as soon as possible
Compensation package: €70,000 - €75,000 in yearly salary, €20,000 - €40,000 in equity. Additionally, up to €5,000 p.a. in company benefits
Work model: Hybrid in Munich with occasional travels to customer sites

Your Role

As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge software focusing on the seamless integration of top-tier industrial hardware, including MRI systems and automation peripherals.

In our fast-paced environment, your technical leadership ensures the highest standards of code quality, and by leveraging the latest software trends, you'll implement best practices and drive the development of scalable, robust, and AI-powered imaging solutions.

This role allows you to unlock the potential of MRI technology, transforming it from traditional clinical settings into fully automated industrial applications.

Your day-to-day

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and optimize software for edge devices, ensuring seamless integration with MRI systems and automation hardware.
• Maintain consistent and reliable communication with MRI devices and automation systems, using technologies such as WebSockets, TCP, OPC-UA, Modbus, PLCs, and industrial PCs.
• Design scalable software solutions, maintain Python code, develop automated tests, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware suppliers and define APIs to guarantee device compatibility, optimize interfaces, and enhance hardware-software interactions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance within the team, and stay updated on new hardware technologies to continually advance system performance and capabilities.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure integration success and troubleshoot any emerging issues.

Your experiences and skills

Fit our Values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable.’ We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Experience and skills

• Ability to work with significant autonomy, owning projects without extensive supervision and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers and software developers.

• Proficient in Python backend development with substantial experience in managing version control systems like Git and Linux scripting.

• Experienced in developing and maintaining scalable software and managing CI/CD pipelines.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate with external hardware devices using industry-standard communication protocols.

• Skilled in designing robust architecture using domain-driven design principles and applying best practices in software development.

• Strong track record of deploying and maintaining software in production environments and providing technical leadership and mentorship.

• Familiar with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.

We look for people to join us in our journey towards a culture focused on the following principles

• Promoting knowledge sharing and social coding to enhance code quality and support continuous learning.

• Encouraging experimentation and learning from failures within a blameless culture, emphasizing process and tool improvement.

• We maintain a healthy codebase through test-driven development, focusing on robust test suites and simplicity in design.

• Using rapid feedback from production to drive our iterative development process.

• Advocating for a deep understanding of our business, system thinking, and domain-driven design to deliver value aligned with Orbem’s mission.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• Previous experience in a similar role, particularly in environments where software meets complex hardware.

• Expertise in integrating with external hardware devices, via OPC-UA and Industrial PCs (IPCs).

• Experience working with MRI systems and medical imaging technologies.

• Interest or experience in the latest IoT technologies and industrial automation solutions.

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 30+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

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• Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.
• Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.
• Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.
• Fitness Membership: Access to USC, Wellpass, and more.
• Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
• Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.
  
  

Work-Life Integration:

• Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.
• WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!
• 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.
• Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.
• Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As a Senior Software Integration Engineer, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!