Senior Algorithm Engineer

ElektaBestOn-siteFull-time28 Sept 2026

Elekta is seeking a Senior Algorithm Engineer in Best, Netherlands to advance oncology imaging and treatment solutions. The role involves developing algorithms for medical imaging challenges using machine learning, deep learning, and high-performance software development, requiring strong Python and C++ skills and experience in GPU-based image processing.

What you'll do

Develop algorithms and software solutions for complex medical imaging challenges in oncology, including registration, segmentation, motion tracking and image-based informatics.
Design, build and evaluate research prototypes that can be translated into Elekta products and clinical workflows.
Apply machine learning, deep learning, statistical methods and numerical optimization to 2D, 3D and 4D imaging problems.
Collaborate with scientists, engineers and product stakeholders to define technical approaches, specifications and designs that support Elekta’s roadmap.
Develop high-performance software in Python, C++, CUDA or other relevant technologies using appropriate development processes and methodologies.
Partner with external research institutions, healthcare organizations and technology partners on evaluations and co-development activities, when required.
Contribute to testing, validation, technical documentation, white papers and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Stay current with scientific and technology developments, share expertise across Elekta and contribute to publications, intellectual property and patent activities where appropriate.

What you need

Must-have

PythonC++CUDAVisual StudioITKVTKNumPyScikit-Learn

Nice-to-have

C#.NETOpenMPOpenCLDICOM

Soft skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationIndependent Work

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