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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Field Service Engineer - Software, Systems Administration

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$86.2k - $118.6k+ Commission
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Jamaica, NY, USA
RemoteTravel to customer sites may be required, up to 20%.
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school degree or equivalent is preferred; an associate degree, technical or vocational training, or military experience is also preferred, along with 4–8 years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, desktop computer and server hardware components, networking concepts, and database administration.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to take responsibility and work independently, as well as coordinate team efforts.
  • Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, and courtesy with a variety of customers and personalities.
  • Ability to handle difficult customer situations, including troubleshooting in the presence of customers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Understanding and familiarity with service, installation, and customer-facing documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to meet and maintain required vendor credentialing requirements, criminal background checks, and drug screens unless prohibited by law.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair VMS systems within an assigned service territory.
  • Install and modify software systems and complete necessary upgrades according to VMS guidelines.
  • Travel to customer sites as necessary to troubleshoot and resolve issues or provide on-site upgrade support.
  • Troubleshoot customer-reported issues and document troubleshooting steps and resolutions in CRM.
  • Complete software-related preventative maintenance processes on time according to VMS guidelines.
  • Assess the urgency of customer requests and follow through to completion.
  • Examine difficult customer issues, diagnose and resolve them to meet established customer service levels.
  • Recognize when incidents need to be escalated or when additional assistance from more tenured representatives is needed.
  • Use appropriate internal assistance request processes and escalation procedures.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships through written and verbal communication.
  • Follow up with customers as needed and ensure inquiries and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Maintain fluency in known product lines and proactively learn new product information, with the goal of becoming fluent in all Varian product terminology.
  • Manage multiple and competing priorities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Sound knowledge of and professional experience with IT networks, including network analysis test equipment.
  • Ability to lead calls and projects involving multiple customer departments.

About the company

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • ARPA-H awarded Varian up to $60 million in April 2026 for FLASH-RT.
  • FDA cleared TrueBeam for osteoarthritis in March 2026, opening a non-cancer market.
  • Telix collaboration and 2026 AI approvals expand Varian's clinical and software pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • RaySearch enabled online adaptive TrueBeam workflows in Belgium in May 2026, eroding software differentiation.
  • Elekta still attacks Varian's lead in adaptive radiotherapy and premium MR-guided care.
  • If FLASH and non-oncology bets fail by 2028, Varian becomes a commoditized linear-accelerator vendor.

What makes Varian unique

  • Siemens Healthineers gives Varian imaging, radiotherapy, and capital-sales integration globally.
  • Varian's 2026 CE-marked Eclipse AI contouring deepens workflow lock-in across planning.
  • TrueBeam, Halcyon, and Ethos create an installed-base moat hospitals rarely replace.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

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6 month growth

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