Vision Imaging Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

4d

About The Position

Primary Function of Position The vision systems analyst group is a part of the core technology engineering group at Intuitive. The goal of the group is to deliver the highest image quality to our surgeons for all our surgical systems. The focus of the group is mainly on the imaging algorithms, algorithmic tuning and calibration of the endoscopes, displays, and illuminators needed to accomplish excellent image quality. We also help specify and define the light source, optics, sensor and displays used on the surgical robotic systems to deliver high quality surgical images.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of industry imaging experience
• Demonstrated skill at solving complex engineering problems
• Experience in developing image and video processing algorithms or control loops
• Strong scientific understanding of imaging physics and human perception
• Proficient in Matlab and C++
• Knowledgeable in camera sensors, displays, optics and illumination sources
• Advanced problem solving skills to drive resolution on complex engineering challenges
• Minimum BS, MS or PhD (MS or PhD preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPU/CUDA programming a plus
• Experience working in a regulated industry or on mission critical applications a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver superb video quality to clinicians
• Design, implement, and improve methods and algorithms used to characterize and calibrate image sensors, cameras, and illumination solutions
• Invent, evaluate and implement real-time image processing algorithms
• Invent, prototype and test advanced imaging modes
• Obtain and iterate surgical feedback into designs
• Prepare and review patent applications
• Work with external vendors for technology selection and iterations
• Supporting formal risk analysis and documentation for regulatory submissions
• Supporting verification and validation of the vision system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level