Founding Software und AI Engineer (m/f/d)

Bring microbiology to where it belongs. At the point of care.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Over 400 million people are affected by urinary tract infections every year. Yet, diagnosing them still takes days, often leaving doctors to prescribe antibiotics without knowing exactly what they're treating.

We're changing that.

At BugSense, we're combining paper-based diagnostics with intelligent software to identify pathogens, quantify bacterial load, and detect antibiotic resistance, all within a single working day.

Our mission? Make precise diagnostics accessible wherever treatment decisions are made.

1.2M€ EXIST FUNDING · 3 PATENT FAMILIES · 4-IN-1 DIAGNOSTICS · 1 DAY TIME TO RESULT

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As our Founding Software & AI Engineer, you'll take ownership of the entire software ecosystem behind our diagnostic platform: from computer vision and AI to backend, user interfaces, and hardware integration.Your mission is to turn our research technology into a reliable, scalable, and commercially viable medical device.You'll work directly with the founding team, drive technical decisions, and shape how BugSense builds software as the company grows.

Area of Responsibility: Time Spend

Software Engineering & Product Development: 40 %

AI, Computer Vision & Data Pipeline: 35 %

Technical Strategy & Commercialisation: 25 %

WHAT YOU'LL DRIVE

1 | Own the Software Stack: Design and develop our end-to-end software platform: from backend infrastructure and data pipelines to user-facing applications, system integration, and deployment.

2 | Build Intelligent Diagnostics: Develop and improve computer vision and machine learning models that translate colourimetric test signals into clinically meaningful results, including pathogen identification, bacterial load, and antibiotic resistance.

3 | Bring Technology to Market: Connect imaging hardware, software, and clinical workflows into a robust diagnostic system. Establish scalable architecture, testing, documentation, and development processes aligned with medical device requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves

Master Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field OR equivalent practical experience

Strong Python skills and experience building real-world software applications

Hands-on experience with computer vision and machine learning

Understanding of backend development, APIs, and software architecture

Ability to take ownership, solve problems independently, and think beyond individual features

An entrepreneurial mindset. You care about building a product, not just writing code

Nice-to-haves

Frontend or mobile app developmentC/C++, embedded systems, or hardware integrationCloud/on-premises deployment, CI/CD, or MLOpsMedical device software, IEC 62304, or regulated development environmentsExperience taking technology from prototype to commercial product

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN BUGSENSE

Real ownership. Take the lead on our software ecosystem and help define the technical direction of BugSense.

Build from the ground up. Turn cutting-edge research into a commercial product used in healthcare.

Entrepreneurial freedom. Work closely with the founders and influence technology, product strategy, and key decisions.

Meaningful impact. Help improve infection diagnostics and tackle antibiotic resistance.

Room to grow. Take on increasing technical and strategic responsibility as the company scales.

Strong foundation. Join a funded MedTech startup with patented technology and established clinical collaborations.

READY TO BUILD WITH US?

We're looking for someone who wants to build more than software.

Send us your CV and a few words about why you want to join BugSense at [email protected]. We are accepting applications until 01.11.2026.

We care about what you've built, how you think, and what drives you - not a perfectly polished cover letter.