Principal Software Engineer - India Liaison

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Full Time
  • Experienced

About True Digital Surgery®

With a nearly two-decade legacy of creating cutting-edge medical devices, True Digital Surgery® is advancing its innovative 3D surgery digital platform through the integration of optics and robotics with augmented reality and machine learning that result in life-extending outcomes for both surgeons and patients.

 

SUMMARY

The Principal Software Engineer – India Liaison role is the primary technical liaison to the TDS software development team in Bangalore India.  This role is responsible for detailed technical support, direction, and review of the India team’s output to ensure that the India team successfully meets their quality and timeliness goals. 

This role also includes medical device software development contributions for product development, software architecture, and research. This includes applications, systems, framework, services, UI/UX and other development facets of the software products and its related technologies.  These activities relate to software solutions on their own as well as being part of whole product solution; i.e., integrating with, complementing and extending TDS's product solutions.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provides technical liaison to the TDS offshore team in Bangloare India, which includes:
    • Task and requirements definition.
    • Software design assistance and feedback.
    • Review and approval for code commits.
    • Assisting offshore developers in following the TDS quality system.
    • Assisting with scrum/agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standup, etc.).
    • Continuous improvement of the offshore team software delivery performance.
  • Performs Principal Software Engineering tasks, which includes:
    • Write well-designed and testable code.
    • Troubleshoot and modify existing software to improve performance.
    • Integrate new hardware into software systems.
    • Execute the full application development life-cycle.
    • Lead product planning by determining feasibility, requirements, and by proposing solutions.
    • Create and maintain software documentation including descriptions, flowcharts, diagrams, and source code comments.
    • Specify system architecture including visualization pipeline, threading, parallel (GPU) computing, device management, datalogging, event and GUI systems.
    • Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
    • Mentor less experienced software developers with best practices.
    • Propose solutions that meet cost, quality and schedule requirements.
    • Perform basic research in support of strategic roadmap.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related HW/SW/System/Optical experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.

 

Language

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

 

Additional Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent. 

The following software knowledge is also required:

  • Experience in Object Oriented design and programming.
  • Experience with programming in C++, including modern language extensions.
  • Experience with multi-threaded system design.
  • Experience with using various design, implementation, and testing tools.
  • Experience with version control systems (eg. Git, SVN).
  • Experience with standard programming concepts, best-practices, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of Scrum or other Agile development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Complexity - Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

 

Knowledge - Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives and Principals and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. Barriers to entry such as technical committee review exist at this level.

 

Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goal and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members

 

Leadership - Leads projects and/or small teams. Participates in and supports initiatives outside of main area of responsibility.

 

Self Management

Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance and close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment

To Apply:

To respond to this opportunity, please apply through this ad.

For more information about us, please visit www.truedigitalsurgery.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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