Software Manager, Imaging and AI

DeepSight Technology•Santa Clara, CA

38d

About The Position

We are looking for an engineering leader with a strong background in medical imaging, AI, and programming languages such as C++ and CUDA to shape our new ultrasound imaging platform. As the Software Manager for the Imaging and AI team, you will lead a team developing and optimizing algorithms and techniques related to ultrasound signal processing, image formation, and analysis. The primary focus of this role is to improve the quality, accuracy, and interpretation of ultrasound images for DeepSight's revolutionary Ultrasound system.

Requirements

BS in an engineering or computer science field
Familiarity in signal and image processing and algorithm development in medical imaging
Strong background in object-oriented programming, software architecture, and design patterns
Proficiency with C++ programming
Experience in concurrent/parallel programming-multithreading, multiprocessing, GPU acceleration (CUDA, CuPy, Numba, OpenCL)
Deep familiarity with common developer tool sets, including source control, continuous integration, and automated unit testing
Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing algorithms for imaging applications.
Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and clinical stakeholders.
Passionate about medical devices, with excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging
Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development
8 or more years of experience in commercial software development
Experience in medical imaging product development (FDA regulated)
Experience with real-time software applications
Experience interfacing with hardware components and systems
Familiarity with healthcare standards, including DICOM, HL7, and integration with PACS systems
Knowledge of AI/ML techniques applied to medical imaging, including model training, validation, and deployment in clinical workflows

Responsibilities

Team Management and Mentorship: Manage a team of individual contributors and cultivate a high-performing team
Strategic Planning: Work closely with product and project management teams to define software deliverables, set timelines, and prioritize tasks in alignment with the company's goals for the ultrasound imaging platform.
Technical Implementation: Maintain hands-on involvement by reviewing and contributing to the implementation of critical algorithms using C++ and CUDA, serving as a technical resource and problem solver for the team.
Guide Advanced Algorithm Development: Oversee the research and development of advanced algorithms and image processing techniques to enhance spatial resolution and image quality in ultrasound imaging, providing technical mentorship to team members.
Foster AI and Machine Learning Integration: Champion the exploration and implementation of machine learning and AI techniques to enhance image analysis, automate diagnostic workflows, and assist clinicians with interpretation tasks.
Facilitate Systems Integration: Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components for optimized data acquisition, processing, and display.
Ensure Compliance and Quality Standards: Ensure the team adheres to relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304), integrating robust verification and validation practices into the development lifecycle.