Helsinki, Finland
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As an Intern – Software Engineer, you will be part of our development team that work on the design, implementation, maintenance, and testing of patient monitors software. You will have access to world-class engineering facilities and be at the core of our mission to create advanced measurement technology for novel patient monitoring systems. You will work in a fast-paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure. The scene for this will be a team where collaboration, mutual helping, and inspiring others is the essence. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world. Patient Care Solutions develops medical devices and technology that help sustain life, and support patient care in every setting throughout the hospital environment. Our teams use every moment to provide clinicians and frontline caregivers with a variety of life-changing medical solutions in monitoring, diagnostic cardiology, acute care, anesthesia and respiratory care, and maternal and infant care. The position is based in Vallila, Helsinki, where GE HealthCare employs approximately 700 people, split between engineering R&D and manufacturing. The Helsinki site is a center of excellence in wearable patient monitoring development and has a long-standing reputation within the company as a powerhouse of innovation. We offer end-to-end excellence on site—from Installed Base support to Product Development, Advanced Manufacturing, and Innovation—all under one roof. Join us! Essential Responsibilities * Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems in various areas including communication protocols (USB, UART, interdevice communication), real-time operating systems (RTOS), device drivers for hardware peripherals, bootloader functionality, authentication and cybersecurity features, and device configuration; * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including code development, peer reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and technical documentation for embedded systems; * Support formal verification processes including test case development, verification protocol execution, and documentation of verification results to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards; * Follow and contribute to improving established embedded software development practices for building robust, resource-efficient, and maintainable firmware that meets real-time constraints and memory limitations; * Collaborate in continuous improvement initiatives for development tools, testing frameworks, build systems, and team processes to enhance code quality, development efficiency, and product reliability.
