Software Engineer - Precision Surgery Technology
Overview
We seek a Software Engineer to lead development of cutting-edge surgical technology at a San Francisco startup. This role involves building systems for a smart microinvasive needle that targets tumors while preserving healthy tissue. The position offers direct collaboration with co-founders and opportunities to architect lab automation solutions. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute to impactful biomedical innovation.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and build internal tools for rapid prototyping and user interface development
- 2Develop deep learning models for image processing and signal analysis
- 3Implement real-time processing systems using Python and PySide/Qt frameworks
- 4Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to integrate hardware components
- 5Automate test procedures through custom software interfaces
- 6Analyze clinical trial data using numpy and scipy libraries
- 7Apply computer vision techniques to medical imaging datasets
- 8Maintain documentation for complex biomedical algorithms
- 9Lead debugging sessions for critical medical device software components
Requirements9
- 15+ years experience building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 2PhD in electrical engineering biomedical engineering computer science medical physics
- 3Proficiency in Python with PySide or PyQt experience
- 4Expertise in OpenCV scikit-image and PyTorch deep learning frameworks
- 5Familiarity with MVP MVVP MVC architecture patterns
- 6Background in quantitative analysis of medical imaging data
- 7Knowledge of ultrasound hardware platforms like Verasonics Cephasonics
- 8Experience applying computer vision to radiology datasets
- 9Understanding of real-time signal processing for surgical applications
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