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Horizon Surgical Systems · 2 weeks ago

Senior Robotics C++ Software Engineer

Los Angeles, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. They are seeking a Senior Robotics C++ Software Engineer to contribute to the architecture and design of a surgical robotics system, implementing and verifying mission-critical software modules.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareRobotics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement low-latency robot motion control software with C++ / CMake / ROS 2 / PREEMPT_RT Linux

Consider redundancy and fail-safe behaviors in software design decisions

Bridge the timing gap between non-deterministic IPC mechanisms and deterministic event-loops

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance of software modules

Engage in pair programming, code reviews, and design discussions to maintain high coding standards

Test your software with and without hardware, implementing the appropriate virtual fixtures where it saves time and aids in automation

Strive for the simplest possible, most easily testable software design, to make unit- and integration-test coverage seamless

Qualification

C++LinuxRobotics software developmentMotor control softwareROSReal-time debuggingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Strong proficiency in modern C++ (at least C++11) is a must

Experience developing robotics software

Understanding of cascaded control loop optimization for position- or velocity-tracking (bonus: kinematics knowledge to translate between joint- and Cartesian-space)

Knowledge of ROS, or an alternative asynchronous structured IPC mechanism (e.g., gRPC)

Ability to independently diagnose CMake build issues

Ability to independently debug real-time C++ on a Linux target, whether with gdb directly or a front-end that attaches to gdb

5+ years of modern C++ software development

5+ years deploying and testing software in a Linux environment

Prior experience working writing motor control software

Prior experience working on mission-critical software

Prior experience with embedded C/C++ is useful

Linux systems programming basics (shared memory, pipes, pthreads, etc.)

Robot kinematics theory and implementation

Understanding of the unique low-latency performance mandates of controls software

Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262), and/or software verification by an independent safety certifying body, is advantageous

Knowledge of which operations are real-time safe in C++

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Good communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, and product managers

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and adapt to new challenges

Comfortable working in a lab or workshop environment alongside surgical robotic systems

Ability to work on-site for hands-on software integration

Preferred

Prior experience with medical device development is a plus

Knowledge of motion planning is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

Company

Horizon Surgical Systems

Horizon Surgical Systems develops AI-driven, imaging-guided surgical robotics for microsurgery.

Founded in 2021

Malibu, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.horizonsurgicalsystems.com

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