Akura Medical · 5 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer (Medical Imaging)
Los Gatos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expAkura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, is focused on innovative solutions for venous thromboembolism. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and integration of advanced medical imaging systems, emphasizing technical strategy and collaboration across disciplines.
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Hiring Manager
Cole Carnahan
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for the overall architecture of a 2D/3D/4D imaging viewer (web based and on-device), spanning front-end, services, data, security, and integration layers
Define and execute long-term architecture and technology roadmaps for cloud imaging infrastructure, multi-tenant deployments, and web visualization capabilities that align with company objectives and clinical workflows
Lead the design of the web 3D imaging front end (e.g., WebGL/WebGPU-based volume rendering, MPR, interactive tools) and its integration with scalable backend APIs and storage
Architect secure, highly available cloud infrastructure (e.g., VPCs, containerized services, object storage, databases, messaging) to manage ingestion, routing, storage, and retrieval of large medical image datasets
Drive key trade-offs across performance, cost, scalability, latency, image quality, and regulatory constraints; make clear recommendations and decisions at system and subsystem levels
Collaborate closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, cybersecurity, and manufacturing/operations teams to ensure solutions are clinically usable, scalable to production, and compliant with FDA, ISO 13485, and relevant cybersecurity standards
Establish best practices for cloud security, data protection, access control, audit logging, and disaster recovery for PHI-containing imaging systems
Define technical standards, patterns, and reference implementations for APIs, data models, observability, deployment, and testing of cloud imaging components
Mentor and elevate engineers across front-end, backend, and DevOps, fostering a culture of technical excellence, architectural rigor, and thoughtful documentation
Evaluate and integrate third-party components and services (e.g., DICOM toolkits, web viewers, cloud services, AI services) and manage relationships with key vendors and partners
Define and execute long-term architecture and technology roadmaps for cloud imaging infrastructure, multi-tenant deployments, and web visualization capabilities that align with company objectives and clinical workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
12+ years of experience in medical imaging system design, with a track record of leading complex programs from concept to regulatory clearance
Proficiency in relevant software and system development tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, VTK, Qt/QML)
Proven experience architecting on-prem as well as cloud-based imaging solutions and integrating AI/ML methods for computer vision and diagnostic applications
Deep expertise in imaging modalities (e.g., X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601), including cybersecurity best practices
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align multidisciplinary teams around a shared technical vision
Success thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Company
Akura Medical
Akura Medical is developing a next-generation thrombectomy device that aims to simplify thrombectomy through an easy-to-use.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$113MKey Investors
Qatar Investment AuthorityCormorant Asset Management
2025-12-01Series C· $53M
2023-10-03Series B· $35M
2022-01-10Series A· $25M
Leadership Team
Aadel Al-Jadda
Co-Founder and VP of R&D
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