Robotics Software Engineer (Pittsburgh, PA)

Smith & Nephew - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Software Engineer at Smith+Nephew will engage in the complete software development life-cycle, from requirement review to design, implementation, unit testing, and integration testing. This role emphasizes creating user-friendly software products that enhance customer satisfaction and involves visiting clinical environments to gain insights into the clinical context. The engineer will work in an Agile/Scrum environment, focusing on engineering excellence and best practices while contributing to the design and maintenance of large-scale distributed systems software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of large scale and distributed systems software.
• Investigate design approaches, prototype concepts, and evaluate technical feasibility.
• Continuously monitor industry for best practices and drive a culture of engineering excellence.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment and deliver high-quality software against aggressive schedules.
• Embrace engineering processes to improve quality, customer experience, and product/market fit.
• Ensure robust design, unit testing, code review, and integration testing practices are followed.
• Create requirement documentation and automate the documentation process using tools such as Doxygen.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Internship experience in software engineering.
• Knowledge of C++ and other object-oriented languages.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems, including internals of Linux.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Background in computer vision.
• Knowledge of software tools such as GIT, JIRA, and build tools like Make and CMake.
• Ability to describe design using UML.

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more