Junior Software Developer

As a Junior Software Developer at Cerca, you will play an instrumental role in developing software to enable the control and data acquisition of our cutting-edge wearable OPM-MEG scanners. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team, working at the hardware-software interface, and is enthusiastic about writing software to medical-device standards.

You will work as part of a dedicated engineering team under the guidance of Cerca s Engineering Manager with support from the Software Engineering team, ensuring you receive mentorship and support while contributing to innovative solutions in neuroimaging technology.

Key Role Focus Areas

• Contribute to the design, development and testing of software for our upcoming medical device
• Write clean, well-structured and well documented code.
• Work closely with hardware and systems engineers to integrate software with our cutting edge OPM-MEG systems
• Contribute to verification and validation activities including test development and execution
• Help write and maintain documentation ensuring developed software meets medical device regulations (e.g IEC 62304)
• Provide remote support to software deployed at customer sites

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience programming in languages such as Object Pascal, Matlab, Python, LabVIEW, C, C++, C#

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Previous industry experience, particularly working in a Start Up or R&D environment.
• Prior experience working to, or an understanding and knowledge of medical device standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485)

What You Will Bring to Cerca

• Technical Skills: A solid foundation in software development, with an eagerness to learn and apply best practices for medical-device software.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to writing clean, reliable, and well-documented code that meets regulatory standards.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with engineers, scientists, and hardware specialists.
• Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive approach to tackling technical challenges and contributing creative solutions.
• Adaptability & Curiosity: Enthusiasm for working on a cutting-edge product in development, with a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Quality & Compliance Awareness: Understanding (or willingness to learn) the importance of software development in a regulated environment.