Senior Software Engineer - Cybersecurity

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong cybersecurity focus to design, build, and evolve secure, resilient, and scalable software systems. In this role, you will work closely with security architects, product leadership, and engineering teams to embed security into every phase of the software lifecycle. You will play a key role in protecting sensitive data, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance across enterprise-grade platforms operating in regulated environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM-related field
Minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience with design patterns, secure state management, or defensive coding techniques
Minimum of 3 years of experience building secure backend systems, such as: RESTful APIs, relational databases, Windows and Unix/Linux-based systems, and C# (or similar object-oriented languages)
Demonstrated awareness of cybersecurity threats, emerging attack vectors, and industry trends
Ability to analyze the impact of technology and architectural choices on security, performance, and maintainability
Hands-on experience with application security concepts such as authentication, authorization, encryption, secrets management, and secure data handling
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with three days per week on-site at the GE HealthCare office located in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Demonstrated flexibility in approach to work hours, and willingness to partner with and accommodate global teams and schedules
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM-related field
5+ years of professional software experience working in a product development team
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity-focused domains such as IAM, data protection, secure platforms, or compliance-driven systems
Knowledge of secure system design in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance, government, or enterprise SaaS)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a focus on cloud security and shared responsibility models
Proven ability to break down problems, document requirements and risks, and estimate engineering effort
Experience designing and securing scalable microservices architectures
Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets detection, etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge of medical device cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability management, and post‑market surveillance in regulated environments.
Initiative to explore alternative technologies, security tools, and approaches to solving complex problems
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience identifying misalignments with goals and proactively recommending corrective actions
Track record of balancing competing priorities while meeting delivery commitments
Ability to clearly articulate technical and security tradeoffs and influence outcomes through collaboration

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and evolve secure software solutions in a fast-paced, Agile development environment using modern technologies and infrastructure
Partner with product management, security architects, and stakeholders to understand product vision, security requirements, and risk posture
Translate business and security requirements into prioritized user stories, ensuring delivery meets timelines, quality, and security standards
Drive increased engineering efficiency by eliminating duplication, promoting secure design patterns, and leveraging shared frameworks and reusable components
Work cross-functionally with cyber-security, quality, and regulatory to align objectives and deliver secure outcomes
Drive world-class quality with a strong emphasis on application security, threat mitigation, and resilience
Engage subject matter experts to ensure effective transfer of complex security and domain knowledge
Apply principles of Secure SDLC, including Agile/Lean/XP, CI/CD, DevSecOps, secure coding, scalability, documentation, refactoring, and testing
Design and implement robust data structures and algorithms with an emphasis on security, performance, and correctness
Integrate applications with secure APIs, identity providers, cloud services, and third‑party systems
Participate in and lead code reviews with a focus on secure coding practices and vulnerability prevention
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and security issues across platforms and product lines
Mentor, partner, and guide global engineers and collaborate with team members and architects to continuously raise the security maturity of the organization