Summary

The Staff Software Engineer will be a lead for a surgical robotic platform software development team. This person needs to have strong technical skills as the position will be hands-on. This individual must be capable of creative and systematic product development with minimum supervision. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast paced environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, flexibility and professionalism. The position is on-site, not remote.

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Software Engineer will be a lead for a surgical robotic platform software development team. This person needs to have strong technical skills as the position will be hands-on. This individual must be capable of creative and systematic product development with minimum supervision. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast paced environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, flexibility and professionalism. The position is on-site, not remote.

Responsibilities

Lead design, testing and documentation of robotic platform with cross-disciplinary teams.
Develop prototypes, proofs of concept in addition to production-quality solutions.
Carry-out investigations and root cause analysis for troubleshooting.
Ensure efficient performance and scalability of solutions.
Provide guidance and oversight for other software engineers on the team.
Demonstrate a passion for software development, software craftsmanship, and test-driven development.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or another technical field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
10+ years of professional programming experience.
Experience developing motion control software.
Experience developing haptic control software.
Experience with kinematics.
Experience with real-time or close-to-real-time systems.
Experience with surgical navigation software a plus.
Experience in object-oriented analysis and design.
Experience programming in C/C++ required; experience with Rust a plus.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools a plus.
Experience developing software tools, utilities, and libraries/components.
Experience in Medical Device field a plus.
Ability to work independently and as a key contributor in small teams.
Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or another technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of professional programming experience
Experience developing motion control software
Experience developing haptic control software
Experience with kinematics
Experience with real-time or close-to-real-time systems
Experience in object-oriented analysis and design
Experience programming in C/C++
Experience developing software tools, utilities, and libraries/components
Ability to work independently and as a key contributor in small teams
Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

Company overview

Globus Medical, Inc. is a leading publicly traded orthopedic medical device company headquartered in Audubon, Pennsylvania, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of innovative musculoskeletal solutions that enable surgeons to promote healing in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Globus Medical has established itself as the fastest growing company in the history of orthopedics through its single-minded focus on advancing surgical technologies. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes spinal implants, trauma solutions, artificial joints, and the revolutionary ExcelsiusGPS surgical robotic system for spine surgery. Their robotic navigation technology provides sub-millimeter accuracy for transpedicular drilling and screw placement procedures. Globus Medical also offers advanced surgical planning software and registry solutions like SpineTRACK and OrthoTRACK for comprehensive treatment outcomes data collection. The company's mission is to utilize superior engineering and technology to achieve pain-free, active lives for all patients, driving significant technological advancements across a complete suite of orthopedic products.