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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 month ago

Computer Programmer II (Hybrid) Neurosurgery - Galveston

positionGalveston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
money$48K/yr - $60K/yr
date1+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Computer Programmer II to join a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation optical imaging systems for neurosurgery. The role involves designing and optimizing software for optical components and developing machine learning algorithms for improved image-based detection and classification.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Python-based control software for optical subsystems (LED drivers, cameras, filters, motorized stages, DAQs, etc.)
Design and implement real-time data acquisition and visualization pipelines for fluorescence, spectral, and photoacoustic imaging
Build and evaluate machine learning models (e.g., classification, segmentation, regression) for improved detection and image analysis
Collaborate with optical engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians to integrate software with hardware systems and perform benchtop and intraoperative validation
Translate research-grade prototypes into clinically deployable systems
Maintain organized documentation, version control (Git), and contribute to shared multi-site data workflows

Qualification

PythonMachine learningImage processingCUDAOptical componentsSignal analysisVersion controlCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Associate's degree or equivalent in related field and one year related experience

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Proficiency in Python required; strong experience in libraries such as NumPy, OpenCV, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Experience interfacing with optical and electronic components (e.g., cameras, LEDs, filter wheels, motion stages, serial/USB communication)
Working knowledge of image processing and signal analysis
Demonstrated ability to design, test, and document engineering systems in a collaborative environment
Experience with real-time image acquisition and GPU acceleration (CUDA or OpenCL)
Familiarity with biomedical or scientific imaging systems
Experience with machine learning or AI-driven image analysis

Company

The University of Texas Medical Branch

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The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
dateFounded in 1891
location
Galveston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.utmb.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35M
Key Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M

Leadership Team

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Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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