Sr. Image Processing Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Job Summary
The goal of the Advanced Imaging team is to design prototype test and implement next-generation optical imaging technologies to enable surgeons to see more gather information and enhance their visual surgical experience. We are looking for a strong systems-oriented software engineer with interest in surgical imaging and who is driven by a patients first purpose. The candidate will have experience in image processing/computer vision with an emphasis on real-time performance; comfortable operating in a monorepo environment and deploying software; and who is hands-on and self-directed. The ideal candidate will have strong software development and integration skills can systematically analyze system performance across complex co-integrated components diagnose problems in imaging pipelines and perform rigorous data analysis. They will have opportunities to work on state-of-the-art products and technologies to shape next generation vision system. This individual must possess a strong sense of individual ownership as well a desire to work in cross-functional teams with shared responsibility and on complex projects. This role reports to the Director of Advanced Imaging.
No prior medical device experience is required for this position.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop software in a mixed software/hardware environment that includes Python C CUDA Matlab on Linux and Windows.
- Implement image processing blocks from prototype to production environments considering system data communication strategies and real-time embedded requirements.
- Create tools and software releases and debug them on custom surgical system hardware for evaluation by our partner teams.
- Lead preclinical data collection and analysis.
- Write scripts to automate data collection and workflows.
- Obtain and iterate feedback into design.
- Establish and maintain strong productive relationships and collaborations across functional and organizational boundaries.
Qualifications :
Required Knowledge Skills and Experience
- Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience or comparable in a similar role.
- Proficiency in C Python Matlab.
- Experience in real-time image processing.
- Experience in shell scripting.
- Experience designing implementing testing and optimizing imaging modalities and their display.
- Experienced with good software practices in prototyping implementing debugging and testing.
- Experience developing in a large monorepo environment.
- Experience with software release frameworks and methodologies.
- CUDA programming experience is a plus.
- Experience with embedded software and/or real-time systems and concepts is a plus.
- Highly innovative with a demonstrated track record for clean solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Comfortable interacting with specialized hardware.
- Knowledgeable in camera sensors displays optics and illumination sources.
- Good documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to engage in open active collaboration.
Additional Information :
Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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