Hybrid Staff Software Engineer

at Activ Surgical

• Job title: Staff Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, Python, WPF
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Staff Software Engineer at Activ Surgical working on medical imaging and real-time systems. Enhancing surgical visualization through software development in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve overall Activ Surgical application software system and internal software tools.
• Apply modern design principles to develop new features and improvements in software architecture, user-interface, database, and network from concept to design and implementation to commercial product release.
• Conduct research and development of laser speckles contrast imaging (LSCI) algorithms and techniques using machine learning, advanced computer vision, and other state-of-the-art technologies.
• Develop rapid prototypes for demonstrating new features, proof of concepts, GUI design, and hardware evaluation in direct collaboration with commercial and cross-functional team.
• Improve Activ Surgical software development processes to meet the latest FDA guidelines and cybersecurity standards.
• Evaluate and select third-party software tools and libraries, including SOUP (Software of Unknown Provenance) and COTS (Commercial off-the-shelf software).
• Conduct investigations of software-related complaints from the field and internal users.
• Contribute to the creation and revision of software design documents and other software development lifecycle documents.
• Contribute to software design review and software pull request review.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a demonstrated passion for software development, software craftsmanship, and test-driven development with meticulous attention to details
• 8+ years of experience in product software development, with 5+ years in medical device R&D.
• Proficiency in Object Oriented Design, C++ 11 and beyond, C#/WPF MVVM Framework or other modern UI frameworks are required.
• Expert in object-oriented analysis and design with product software development experience for real-time video rate image handling and processing.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python, or PowerShell script and Windows batch commands.
• Proficiency in software development best practices including software source control (git), unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Good grasp of User Experience concepts, cybersecurity standards, and secure software development process.
• Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA cybersecurity guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Preferred).
• Proficiency in GPU programming, Image processing, and automated test solutions (Preferred).
• Experience in modern User Interface design (Preferred).
• Knowledge of advanced imaging technologies (e.g. hyperspectral imaging, fluorescence imaging, multispectral imaging, or laser speckle contrast imaging) (Preferred).
• Experience with surgical vision systems, especially endoscopic or laparoscopic camera platforms (Preferred).
• Product development experience in network interface and database management software (Preferred).
• Experience with Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, or other AI techniques (Preferred).
• Experience in DevOps tools (Preferred).
• Exposure to agile software methods (e.g. JIRA experience for software development sprints and issue tracking) (Preferred).

Benefits

• Fortune 500 Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting.
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid parking and commuter benefits.