Open Position Junior / Staff / Principal System Software Engineer
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes.
Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities.
We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology.
The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are :
- Commitment to Excellence : We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences.
- Passion for Creativity and Innovation : We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible.
- Teamwork and Camaraderie : We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together.
- Welcoming of Critical Opinion : We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas.
- Personal Accountability : We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers :
- An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
- The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
- Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.
In your role as an engineer at Horizon Surgical Systems, you will design components and systems as part of a complete product subjected to FDA regulations.
Your design will be subject to safety and efficacy requirements.
The level of title will be determined case by case, based on the candidate's qualifications and years of experience : Junior / Staff / Principal engineer or higher.
Required Qualifications and Abilities :
- Educational Background : Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Technical Skills :
- Programming Languages : Proficiency in Python, C / C++.
- Operating Systems : Proficiency in working with Unix OS is required - including Bash scripting, and Inter-process communication (IPC).
- Frameworks : CI / CD pipelines, Robot Operating System (ROS) platform.
- Experience : 2+ years of experience in software development. Proven ability to design and implement high-performance communication systems in resource-constrained environments.
- Knowledge :
- Deep understanding of real-time systems.
- Familiarity with software and system architecture formality like UML or SysML.
- Proficiency with tools like Git / JIRA / Confluence and platforms like GitHub.
- Soft Skills :
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Good communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.
- Other Requirements : Comfortable working in a lab or workshop environment alongside surgical robotic systems.
Responsibilities :
- System Architecture & Design :
- Design, develop, and optimize communication protocols for computer vision / AI / robotic systems, at different levels.
- Architect scalable and resilient communication systems to cater to our evolving robotic solutions.
- Integration & Collaboration :
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tight integration between hardware, software, and communication modules.
- Engage in pair programming, code reviews, and design discussions to maintain high coding standards.
- Testing & Reliability :
- Design and implement comprehensive test suites for communication protocols, ensuring robustness and resilience.
- Handle complex debugging scenarios involving multi-tier communication layers.
- Research & Development :
- Stay updated with the latest trends in robotic communication and distributed systems.
- Propose and prototype innovative solutions and improvements to existing systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.
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