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Principal Imaging Engineer

Butterfly Network
Burlington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Principal Imaging EngineerCompany DescriptionAt Butterfly Network, we're leading a digital revolution in medical imaging, transforming an industry that has long relied on bulky, analog systems. With our proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, we're democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound from the expensive, stationary systems of the past to the connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms of today. In 2018, we launched the world's first handheld, whole-body ultrasound, Butterfly iQ – followed by iQ in 2020 and iQ3 in 2024, each more powerful than the last.Our innovation doesn't stop at hardware. Butterfly combines our advanced device with intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging. Our technology is proving to help clinicians, clinics, and hospitals enhance care, cut costs, and expand imaging access. We've been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME's Best Inventions, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, among other awards.We're a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators ready to shape the future of medical imaging. Let's build something extraordinary together!Job DescriptionDo you consider yourself one of the best ultrasound imaging engineers in the world? Do you love the mathematics associated with beam forming the complex sound echoes returning from the body. Do you like to create the hardware and software that accelerate algorithms beyond what others believe possible? Do you like to modify algorithms to achieve even more efficient results? Do you enjoy collaborating with similarly talented and driven individuals? Would you like to be part of the nimble, elite Ultrasound Imaging Team at the most progressive ultrasound producer in the medical device industry? If so, this role is for you.The Imaging team at Butterfly Network are the experts that work at the intersection of all critical components of our business to make Butterfly's magic happen. We work with our customers to correlate their clinical needs with our technical specifications. We innovate all of the ultrasound modes (b-mode, color imaging, 3D, PWD, biplane, needle-viz) that delight our customers. We champion hardware and software architectures required to achieve our clinical performance objectives. We are the integrators, optimizers, and champions of Image Quality for every clinical application.Join this team and help us change healthcare around the world.As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:Developing new or evolving existing ultrasound modesOwning specific clinical applications (e.g. cardiology), and becoming expert in the clinical needs of that communityWorking closely with our clinical team to optimize your application for image qualityPartnering with our HW, SW, Transducer and ASIC teams to advance next generation devices and to innovate advanced processing algorithmsOwning specific parts of our image processing pipeline (e.g. frequency compounding, scan conversion). Implement these processes using Python, C , or GPU codingPerforming a broad variety of tasks in support of the role and responsibilities.QualificationsBaseline skills/experiences/attributes:M.S. or PhD in EE, Physics, or related fieldIndustry or academic experience in diagnostic ultrasound or related field (5 years)Fundamental knowledge of basic ultrasound modes: B-mode, Doppler Color Flow Imaging, etcUnderstanding of beamforming, diffraction, synthetic aperture fundamentalsPassionate and competent at working closely with the hardwareStrong software skills, especially in C, C , Cuda, OpenCL, PythonStrong modeling skills using both Python and MatlabAdvanced Mathematical, Signal and Image Processing skillsIdeally, you also have these skills/experiences/attributes (but it's ok if you don't!):Project leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate the activities of colleaguesBasic knowledge of electrical analog and digital circuitsAbility to design and program FPGA's using VerilogUnderstanding of human physiology, especially as it relates to ultrasoundFamiliarity with different GPU hardware and development environments: example Vulcan)ValuesInnovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in…Patient-Centric Innovators: Our mission is THE mission.Empowered to Impact: Every voice matters.One Team, One Goal: Unity fuels progress.Growth Champions: We embrace challenges.Action-Oriented Achievers: We follow through, every time.Location:Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers.This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our office in Burlington, MA. Our office is located near the Burlington Mall in an area called 'The District'. You'll have access to community spaces, including an 8,000 SF state of the art fitness center and the OMMM Yoga and Meditation Studio.Benefits and PerksComprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. Additionally, employees have the option to buy up for enhanced health insurance coverage. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis.Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs.401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals.Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Unlimited Paid Time Off 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impactParental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholderThe opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives! Compensation Our estimated salary for this role is between $150,000 - $170,000 bonus equity benefits. Actual pay is determined by multiple factors such as skills, qualifications, experience and market demand.For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.Butterfly Network does not accept agency resumes.Butterfly Network is an E-Verify Company. Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, traits associated with race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include: adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilize provided company assets securely, and complete all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure#LI-KG#KG-LI

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