Senior/Staff/Principal Fullstack/Backend Software Engineer New Los Angeles, California

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Senior/Staff/Principal Fullstack/Backend Software EngineerOpen Position - Senior/Staff/Principal Fullstack/Backend Software EngineerHorizon 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. We aim 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 (hardware and software) 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: senior engineer, staff engineer, principal engineer or higher.Required Qualifications and Abilities:
    • Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • Technical Skills: Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB). Proficiency in working with Linux OS is a must. Familiarity with platforms like ROS, ROS 2, or similar, is a plus.
    • Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, with solid understanding of SDLC. Experience in the medical device or surgical robotics industry is a plus. Experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Django) and/or frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular). Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Experience with medical image data management (e.g., DICOM) is a plus. Experience with Qt is a plus.
    • Knowledge: Knowledge of robotics communication protocols and middleware. Deep understanding of real-time systems. Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker. Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery/continuous deployment (CI/CD) using tools like Jenkins. Familiarity with software and system architecture formality like UML or SysML. Proficiency with tools like Git/JIRA/Confluence and platforms like GitHub. Familiarity with IEC 62304, TIR57, TIR97, is a plus. Knowledge of cyber security is a plus.
    • 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, implement, and optimize backend components of our surgical robotics software, including data logging and database management. Collaborate with UX/UI designers and frontend software engineers.
      • Integration with Robotic Systems: Develop and maintain APIs and services that interface with robotic hardware, ensuring real-time and efficient communication. Understand the surgical process and robotic functionalities to ensure the software complements the hardware efficiently. Collaborate with robotics and AI software engineers on developing scalable and robust databases.
      • Performance & Reliability: Ensure the robustness, reliability, and safety of the software, especially given the critical nature of surgical operations. Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and user experience.
      • Collaboration & Cross-functional Input: Work closely with robotics engineers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders to understand surgical requirements and translate them into software solutions. Participate in regular code reviews, stand-ups, and design sessions.
      • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, surgical methodologies, and best practices in software development. Implement robust testing and validation procedures to ensure software quality.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
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