Senior Software Developer – Embedded & Application
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Profound Medical scores B on the Alion truth index.
Our mission is to Profoundly change the standard of care by creating a tomorrow where clinicians can confidently ablate tissue with precision; a tomorrow where patients have access to safe and effective treatment options, so they can quickly return to their daily lives. Changing the standard of care is part of our fabric. We are a group of energetic, problem-solvers focused on innovation, and looking to change the world. We are changing the paradigm for treating diseases such as prostate cancer by using real-time MR Imaging, thermal ultrasound and close-loop temperature feedback control, to gently ablate the diseased tissue with minimal side effects.
If you share our values and want to work in a collaborative results focused culture and want to make a Profound impact in healthcare and your career, here is your chance.
Are you a developer searching for a job which makes a difference, or saves lives? Would you like to join us in developing novel, incision-free alternatives to traditional surgical treatments?
General Accountability
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to work across our integrated software platform - from the real-time embedded components close to the hardware, through to the Windows therapy console the clinical team relies on. You will collaborate closely with both software and hardware developers, as well as with our clinical team, to upgrade the architecture and expand our offering to new clinical applications.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, program, integrate, and verify embedded software using C/C++, including work with RTOS (Yocto Linux) and communication interfaces to other system components.
- Develop therapy console and desktop application software in C#/C++, including graphical user interfaces built on .NET and/or Qt frameworks.
- Design and implement comprehensive unit tests and use test-automation tools to ensure high code quality and reliability.
Education & Certifications
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
Key Attributes
- Several years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of owning technical solutions end to end.
- Experience with hands-on embedded software development in complex systems.
- Familiarity of windows platform, with knowledge of multi-threaded applications and graphical user interface development.
- Experience using scripting languages, e.g. Python, to boost development and testing.
Considered an asset
- Experience with developing software for medical devices.
- Experience with Yocto Linux and Altera / Intel Nios® soft processors.
- Ability to read and review schematics.
We thank you for your interest in Profound Medical. Please note only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.
We strive to promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.