Backend Pipeline Software Developer in Medical Data and Visualization

Overview

As a backend engineer, you will be the backbone of a sophisticated simulation platform, managing the infrastructure that powers next‑generation 3D reconstruction and AI‑driven annotation for surgeon training. You will take ownership of the server‑side architecture and data pipelines that drive our game‑based medical simulations. Rather than merely writing code, you will design the systems that bring complex 3D data to life.

• Backend Infrastructure & Architecture:
  Design, deploy, and maintain robust server environments capable of uploading, processing, and serving large‑scale datasets. Ensure the simulation platform is secure, scalable, and reliably available.
• Data Management & Integration:
  Develop comprehensive database solutions for user management and data storage. Lead the integration of backend systems with existing client‑side game applications.
• 3D AI Pipeline Development:
  Build server‑side workflows for 3D scene generation using state‑of‑the‑art methods and AI models.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as the technical bridge between medical experts and front‑end developers, translating research prototypes into stable, production‑ready applications.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong background in backend development, API design, and database management. Experience with cloud infrastructure or on‑premise GPU cluster management is highly desirable.
• Game Engine Knowledge:
  Familiarity with Unity and understanding of how backends interact with game engines is a distinct plus.
• AI & 3D Interest:
  Familiarity with deploying AI models in production environments. Experience with or strong interest in 3D reconstruction technologies is an advantage.
• Language:
  You are fluent in German or English.

• Meaningful work:
  Your contributions will directly support the improvement of surgical training and, ultimately, patient outcomes.
• A flexible working environment with hybrid (on‑site + remote) options.
• Access to OR‑X, a state‑of‑the‑art national research infrastructure shaping the future of surgery (OR‑X).
• Opportunities to participate in international conferences and workshops.

The Research in Orthopedic Computer Science (ROCS) – Balgrist CAMPUS, Lengghalde 5, 8008 Zurich.

To apply, please submit a letter of motivation, information on previous work, and your CV. Please ensure that all those parts are combined into a single PDF‑file.

Helmut Grabner

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