AI / Software Engineer (Deep-Tech Startup) - BugSense

Shape the Future of Point-of-Care Diagnostics!

BugSense is developing a paper-based diagnostic test to identify urinary tract infections, bacterial load, and antibiotic resistance within one working day. Our goal is to help clinicians make faster, more precise treatment decisions and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. Software and AI are critical to turning subtle color signals on paper into reliable clinical answers.

About BugSense

We are a deep-tech founding team at TU Munich, EXIST-funded with €1.2M through 2028, holding three patent families and clinical partnerships with university hospitals. We are incorporating as a GmbH in 2026 and planning a seed round in 2027.

Why Join Now?

This is a unique opportunity to join at a foundational stage. You will have full ownership of the software and AI stack, shape the future product, and contribute to IP creation. You'll work directly with the founding team, influencing product, technology, and architecture. Your models will run with real patient samples, making a tangible impact.

Tasks: What You Will Shape

AI Pipeline & Image Interpretation

• Develop the computer vision and machine learning stack.
• Build approaches for color normalization, model selection, and calibrated clinical outputs.
• Work on classification models for infection and species detection, as well as regression models for bacterial load and resistance.
• Design approaches to handle mixed infections and quantitative outputs.

Hardware-Software Interface

• Define how software, imaging, and hardware work together on our portable incubator device.
• Specify imaging requirements and the hardware-software interface.
• Ensure the full capture-to-result chain works reliably in lab and clinical environments.

Regulatory-Ready Software Architecture

• Design software with medical device requirements in mind from the start.
• Support GDPR-compliant data handling, documented model performance, and quality processes.
• Build towards readiness for IEC 62304, IVD requirements, and the EU AI Act.

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Python, Computer Vision, CNN / Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Color Normalization, Mixed-class Modeling.
• C / C++.
• Minimum Master's Degree.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership.
• Ability to translate ambiguous scientific and clinical challenges into robust technical systems.
• Comfort with uncertainty and defining the path forward.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Embedded Systems.
• IEC 62304 / EU AI Act knowledge.
• MedTech or Diagnostics experience.
• Research background.
• Experience with medical or sensitive data.

Salary

The salary is determined by the collective agreement for the public sector of the German federal states (TV-L), ranging from E13 (1) to E13 (2), depending on individual experience.

Application Process

Send your CV and a short intro (max 300 words). No cover letter needed. We reply to every application.

1. Intro Call (30 min): With the People & Culture team.
2. Technical Deep-Dive: Discuss experience and current AI/software challenges.
3. Working Session in Munich: In-person or extended session.
4. Final Conversation: Role fit, ownership expectations, next steps, and offer.

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