Computer Vision Engineer

Echopixel - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Santa Clara, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

EchoPixel is seeking a talented and passionate computer vision engineer to join a dedicated team of clinical specialists, software engineers, imaging experts, and stereoscopic visualization pioneers. This role is pivotal in driving the development of next-generation AR / VR software aimed at enhancing live imaging-based surgical planning and intervention. The position involves engaging with various stakeholders, including clinicians and product managers, to create and validate high-impact computer vision applications. These applications will range from early concepts and prototypes to full commercialization and deployment, ensuring they meet the clinical needs and improve patient outcomes. The engineer will be involved in frequent topics of interest such as object detection and recognition, segmentation, human pose estimation and tracking, as well as morphological analysis and image registration. As a first-to-market solution, the EchoPixel platform represents a new frontier in medical imaging, empowering surgeons and optimizing clinical workflows. The engineer will also be responsible for pursuing high-impact publications and patent filings, authoring technical documentation, and supporting quality assurance in developing test plans. This role is not just about technical skills; it requires strong collaboration and communication abilities to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with clinicians, product managers, field specialists, and other software engineers to develop and validate high clinical impact computer vision applications.
• Pursue high-impact publications and patent filings.
• Author technical documentation.
• Support QA in developing test plans.

Requirements

• M.S., Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computer science, computer vision, computational imaging, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python or other languages commonly utilized for rapid prototyping and algorithm development.
• Experience with common vision and machine learning frameworks and toolsets such as TensorFlow, OpenCV, Caffe, etc.
• A record of successful machine vision product development.
• Strong time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience developing and following engineering requirements and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with volumetric image data.
• Knowledge of medical imaging concepts and standards such as DICOM.
• Knowledge of AR / VR concepts and platforms.
• Experience with CUDA or other general purpose GPU programming models.
• Experience training / deploying machine learning and computer vision models in cloud environments.
• Experience developing software in regulated environments for medical applications.
• Familiarity with the medical device lifecycle.