Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and test medium to large complex software in C++ for robotic surgical devices.
• Work in a software team environment.
• Work concurrently with design engineers and manufacturing engineers as designs are being developed and finalized.
• Follow rigorous design control methodology and write concise requirements specification, architecture specifications, and design description, verification plans, and test cases, based on regulatory requirements.
• Design and perform unit testing of software and assist in the verification and validation process of the complete design.
• Manage schedules and meet and adhere to development goals.
• Provide planning and status information to the project manager.
• Execute agile development plans in accordance with department goals and objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• BS in Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including hands-on software development.
• Proficiency in C++ programming in a real-time environment including multithreading with pThreads and higher-level concepts such as Task and Futures.
• Proficiency in designing communication frameworks and APIs using gRPC and REST.
• Experience interfacing with electronic components.
• Deep knowledge of the ARM platform.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with control systems, especially PIDs.
• Working knowledge of how to interface with low-level hardware components such as temperature sensors, accelerometers and battery level sensors.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, CMake, Docker and Yocto.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills. 
• Strong working knowledge of object-oriented programming and software system design.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality System Standards.

Preferred: 

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field. 
• Experience medical image processing.  
• Familiarity with bare metal development. 
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS. 
• Familiarity with multi-processor systems.
• Ability to understand electronic schematics. 
• Theoretical knowledge of camera models, stereo vision and object tracking. 
• Experience with data pipeline management and analytics.  
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology. 
• Proficient in Python.  
• Familiarity or experience with regulatory environments, design controls, and 510(k) submissions.   

COMPETENCIES

• Drive results
• Optimize work processes
• Decision quality
• Effective communication and collaboration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and operate office equipment for a prolonged period of time.
• Physical activities include, but not limited to constant manual dexterity, moving about the work site, and/or handling objects weighing up to 20 lbs. 
• Other infrequent physical activities include, but not limited to, positioning self to complete assigned tasks, and ascending/descending floors and/or ladders.
• Occasionally work around moving mechanical parts.
• Must be able to work in a schedule that commensurate with business operation, including work during weekends, holidays and/or times outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to travel as business necessitates (up to 5%)

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree