(Senior) Backend Developer Python (m/f/d), AI-Based Cancer Diagnostics

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hamburg

Welcome to Mindpeak!

We are a Hamburg, Germany-based scale-up pioneering AI-powered precision medicine to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Our technology enables pathologists and oncologists to make better diagnostic decisions by predicting which patients will benefit from specific treatments. Over 40.000 Patients have been diagnosed with the help of Mindpeak’s AI.

At Mindpeak, you’ll work with leaders in AI, pathology, and entrepreneurship to shape the future of cancer diagnostics.

We need you to make a difference in the world and shape the future of cancer diagnostics!

As a (Senior) Software Developer specializing in Python, you will play a pivotal role in our development team, driving the creation of our lab tools and shaping our technologies from the ground up. Digital pathology presents significant challenges, such as managing large images with file sizes of several gigabytes and dimensions of 100,000 x 100,000 pixels. You will for example work on solutions to efficiently stream these images using an advanced image server.

Note: This position does not involve AI model development. Our dedicated machine learning team develops the AI models. Your role as a (Senior) Backend Developer will focus on integrating, scaling, and serving these models within robust software systems.

A robustly engineered product is crucial to our mission of making pathology accessible worldwide. You will report directly to our VP of Engineering.

Your Tasks

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software to serve machine learning models in production with high-quality, maintainable code.
Build automation tools to optimize the efficiency of our data annotation pipeline.
Utilize state-of-the-art technologies like Docker, AWS, Python, and React to shape top-tier digital pathology tools.
Integrate existing pathology hardware and software solutions (scanners, image viewers, laboratory information systems) into automated workflows.
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Collaborate with product, design, front-end, deep learning, and infrastructure specialists to ensure smooth daily operations.
Select the best approach for each task to ensure efficient and effective results.

Your profile

MSc degree in Computer Science, similar field of study or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3-5 years of professional working experience with influential work on products.
Strong software development background in Python and web development (JavaScript and CSS knowledge is a plus).
Curiosity for technical hardware devices and experience in interfacing them using APIs.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.
Curiosity about the technological ecosystem in laboratories, including whole-slide scanners and image viewers.
Enjoying interdisciplinary teamwork, thinking outside the box.
Capability to work independently on your own projects.
Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Experience working with Linux and Docker.
Linux server administration and operations is a plus.
Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

What Mindpeak Offers

The opportunity to bring cancer diagnostics to a whole new level.
An open and creative work environment.
Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes.
Knowledge exchange and close collaboration with skilled colleagues in a highly motivated international team, supported by an experienced management team.
Engaging and diverse tasks and projects to develop your skills and expertise.
A centrally located office with a captivating view of the Hamburg harbor.

Application Details

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! Please send your application (including your CV, university certificates, transcripts, and job references) along with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date to jobs@mindpeak.ai.

Questions? Reach out to Christine Stamer at christine.stamer@mindpeak.ai.

Applicants only. We staff without recruiting agencies.

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