Software Engineer

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will participate in requirements, design, development, and testing of software systems and their integration with other software and hardware subsystems of one of the most advanced medical devices in the market today. Our team develops software and algorithms for some of the most challenging problems in the field of radiotherapy, and our work makes a daily impact on the lives of thousands of patients around the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly impact the development and architecture of adaptive radiotherapy application software that enables radiation treatment plans to be tailored to the patient for every treatment. This includes 3D deformations between the original plan and the daily CT image and mapping 3D structures to the new image to inform the adaptation process, as well as dosimetric display and statistics.
• Drive critical design and implementation decisions that affect how a complex multi-million-dollar machine delivers radiation therapy, and build tools that enable clinical teams to analyze complex three-dimensional data to improve the lives of cancer patients.
• Participate in decisions affecting high-performance computing hardware, operating systems, languages, and libraries.
• Cross-pollinate the team with theory and practice of software development, object-oriented design, and computer languages.
• Present concise designs through written and oral reviews.
• Assist with customer escalations (
• Some travel (

Qualifications:

a. Required

• BS Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in C++ and/or C#
• Strong mathematics, 3D geometry, and/or physics background
• Experience with 3D computer graphics and/or GPU programming, OpenGL or WebGL
• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design, and proper use of design patterns
• Experience with client/server architecture
• Passion for working within a team to build a new product, and help improve the tool chain and ways of working (code reviews, coding standards, unit testing coverage)
• Demonstrated ability to systematically troubleshoot and debug complex systems
• High levels of independence and technical ownership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

b. Preferred or Desired

• Knowledge of the modern browser programming environment, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and WebAssembly. Proficiency with modern front-end application frameworks such as Angular
• Test automation and development of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Experience with Medical Device or regulated environment
• Knowledge of Medical Imaging and DICOM

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Accuray Pay Transparency Statement:

Accuray pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity.