Open Position – Senior/StaffImage-Guided Robotics Engineer 

Horizon 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. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims 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, or higher.

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

• Educational Background:
• Master’s or Ph.D. Degree in robotics-related field
• Technical Skills:
• Programming languages: Proficiency in C/C , Python. Familiarity with Matlab
• Operating Systems: Proficiency in working with real-time Linux
• Familiarity with ROS2/ROS
• Deep understanding of image-guided robot control systems and algorithms 
• Deep understanding of control algorithms and systems of robotic manipulators
• Strong knowledge in automation with robotic systems
• Strong knowledge of robot path and trajectory generation algorithms
• Proficiency in software version control (e.g. Git)
• Familiarity with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV
• Experience:
• Ideally 3 years of software development experience for robotics product, with 2 years in a regulated product development or medical device manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience with integration of hardware and software for robotic systems with imaging modules (e.g. camera)
• Hands on experience with working on control and/or path planning algorithms for robotic manipulators or systems
• Soft Skills:
• Self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Good communication (verbal and written) and documentation skills
• Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and test software and control algorithms for robotic systems
• Characterize and improve the performance of robotic systems
• Collaborate with multiple technical teams to support the development of features
• Perform risk assessments, and design and implement safety algorithms
• Document requirements, risks, test protocols to support the regulatory approval process such as the FDA

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.