Neptune Medical, is an innovative, venture capital funded medical device startup headquartered in Burlingame, CA. We have already commercialized novel medical devices using our technology. Now the team at Neptune is building something truly unique: a fully flexible medical robot that enables doctors to reach deep into human anatomy. Triton Robotic Endoscopy will disrupt flexible endoscopy and set a new standard in outcomes for decades to come.
TITLE: Senior/Staff Linux Software Engineer – Robotics Platform
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior/Staff Software Engineer is a key member of the software team who will be responsible for implementing a robust vision compute pipeline on a Linux platform and will actively work with the software and vision teams. As part of the software team responsible for the compute platform for the Triton robot, this candidate will be instrumental in the selection, evaluation and integration of the embedded Linux computers, FPGA bridges and high-speed SerDes links in the novel camera and display system. This member is expected to collaborate on and own parts of the vision software subsystem, helping build a robust and safe software while demonstrating the flexibility and enthusiasm to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and collaborative start-up environment.
The ideal candidate will act with passion and intensity in a medical device start-up that is fast paced and collaborative and display the ability to perform to the requirements outlined below. For the right person, this position will be a tremendously exciting and career-defining opportunity, making core contributions to a genuinely new type of medical robotic platform.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement the compute platform for the vision pipeline for the Triton robot.
- Evaluate and prototype solutions for the control and vision subsystems using different computers and GPUs, optimizing for latency, efficiency and robustness.
- Design, develop, document, verify, and continuously improve software for video pipelines using NVIDIA Jetson embedded systems: control cameras and display low-latency video, record video, composite video streams, and share video and camera metadata.
- Work with deep-learning and computer-vision algorithms engineers to integrate new processing capabilities and AI applications into the product code.
- Work with peer engineers on software design and code reviews.
- Document software designs, reviews and processes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. or M.S in CS, ECE, EE or related fields.
- 5-7 years designing and developing software applications for embedded Linux systems.
- Robust knowledge of C++ and Python.
- Experience with Linux kernel development and/or NVIDIA’s embedded software stack desired.
- Ability and flexibility to handle multiple responsibilities within the software team based on priorities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Neptune Medical is located in Burlingame, CA, near the Millbrae Caltrain and BART Station.
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $185,000 and $225,000 depending on experience. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as education, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, benefits and 401(K) with matching.
Neptune Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
