Signal Processing & Algorithms Engineer - OCT

ZEISS Group•Halifax, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join ZEISS Meditec- AudioOptics as a Signal Processing & Algorithms Engineer and become an integral part of our pioneering ETP R&D hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by innovation. If you have a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to advancing medical technology through exceptional design and implementation, this role is perfect for you. As a Signal Processing & Algorithms Engineer specializing in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop, optimize, and implement algorithms to convert raw optical interference data into high-resolution 2D and 3D images that consistently exceed customer expectations. You will spearhead interdisciplinary projects of varying complexity, ensuring that deliverables meet specifications, timelines, and budgetary targets. Your work will encompass the design, optimization, and validation OCT signal processing and image reconstruction algorithms.

Requirements

Degree in software engineering, physics, computer science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
Minimum of five years in a signal processing-focused role, ideally in OCT, optical/computational imaging, or related medical imaging field.
Strong appreciation for well-specified and documented algorithms.
Background in test and behaviour-driven development.
Working knowledge of optical systems and interferometry, with familiarity in Swept Source OCT.
Strong proficiency in C++, CUDA, Python/MATLAB.
Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within global, interdisciplinary teams, and fostering a cooperative, productive work environment.
Adept at clearly conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in English, with basic German language skills considered an asset.
Familiarity with medical device regulations, particularly software development design controls and configuration management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Basic German language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with colleagues in R&D, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and marketing to achieve project objectives and deliver high‑value solutions.
Continuously enhance phase‑sensitive OCT algorithms to convert raw interferograms from photodetectors into high‑fidelity anatomical images (e.g., background removal, resampling, dispersion compensation, sensitivity optimization, artefact suppression) and functional vibrometry measurements (e.g., segmentation, time-series and frequency-domain analyses, modelling).
Develop analysis pipelines to compute image quality figures of merit.
Drive development efforts from proof-of-concept through optimization for robust, real-time execution on production hardware in the field.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, protocols, work instructions, and release notes.
Ensure full traceability from requirements through verification results, and support risk analyses (e.g., FMEA) and design history/change control.
Contribute in project planning and execution, including timeline and cost estimations.
Support the verification and validation of both hardware and software designs to ensure performance, safety, and compliance.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, as well as project and product management, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams.
Engage with vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies, as required.