Job Description Summary

As Senior Staff Software Engineer, you’ll work closely with architects and technical product managers to translate overall system architecture and product requirements into well-designed and implemented software components. You’ll take ownership of the implementation of individual software components, with high emphasis on quality, test-driven development, and sound software engineering practices - using software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all the team deliverables.

At GE Healthcare, we are committed to bringing cloud-based solutions for our customers: all aspects of computing services across the cloud and edge – including servers, databases, storage, networking, analytics, software, intelligence are delivered over the Internet. Our Science & Technology organization is harnessing the power of technology to make healthcare more precise, more personalized, and more accessible for everyone. From driving the overall clinical research and patient-centric innovation strategy to delivering new digital and machine learning capabilities - we’re committed to leading digital transformation, improving outcomes for patients and providers, and creating a world where healthcare has no limits.

Our teams are based in the US.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Execution:

  • Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain user-facing experiences, APIs, and scalable distributed services for healthcare data integration.

  • Take ownership of individual software components, emphasizing quality, test-driven development, and sound engineering practices.

  • Implement innovative solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.

  • Use software engineering best practices to ensure a high standard of quality for all team deliverables.

• Collaboration & Leadership:

  • Work with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to align on technical direction and data strategies.

  • Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior engineers.

  • May lead projects with low risk and resource requirements; act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive improvements in testability, operational excellence, automation, and documentation.

  • Promote best practices and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.

• Compliance & Security:

  • Implement robust security and privacy controls in accordance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).

• Customer Focus:

  • Work directly with end customers to assess needs, identify solutions, and resolve disagreements constructively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

• 8+ years of professional software development experience across the stack, including front-end engineering and modern design principles.

• 4+ year of experience building scalable, distributed systems using a modern cloud framework (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data integration frameworks.

• Strong programming skills (Java, Python, Go) and experience with microservices architecture.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and DevOps practices.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and build consensus within the team.

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Experience designing/architecting large-scale distributed systems, preferably using AWS technologies.

• Experience with big data systems, analytics, containerized microservices, serverless functions, and event-driven architecture.

• Experience supporting production software deployments and technical expertise across all deployment models (cloud and on-premises).

• Experience creating, documenting, and communicating software architectures for complex products.

• Experience in building, tracking, and communicating plans within Agile processes.

• Excellent technical problem-solving skills and aptitude to learn new technologies and methodologies.

• Nice to have - Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, DICOM).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally au