Senior/Staff/Principal Software Devops Engineer

Open Position – Senior/Staff/Principal Software DevOps Engineer

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities.

We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:

• Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences
• Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together
• Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas
• Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:

• An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
• The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
• Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

In your role as an engineer at Horizon Surgical Systems, you will design components and systems (hardware and software) as part of a complete product subjected to FDA regulations. Your design will be subject to safety and efficacy requirements

The level of title will be determined case by case, based on the candidate's qualifications and years of experience: senior engineer, staff engineer, principal engineer or higher.

Required Qualifications and Abilities:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: Proven proficiency in working with Linux OS is a must. This includes installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting desktops and on-prem physical servers.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages like Python, Bash, or other relevant languages.
• Robotics Related: Familiarity with platforms like ROS and middleware like DDS.
• Database: Proficiency in design, implementation, and maintenance of relational database systems.
• Cloud Related: AWS or equivalent.

Experience:

• Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools and scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience to maintain high availability of critical systems.

Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub CI, Jenkins).
• Deep knowledge of server administration including installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of clinical imaging systems standards, particularly DICOM.
• Strong understanding of system monitoring tools.
• Proficiency with tools like Git/JIRA/Confluence and platforms like GitHub.
• Knowledge of robotics hardware is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers.

Other Requirements:

• Comfortable working in a lab or workshop environment alongside surgical robotic systems.

Responsibilities:

• Development & Operational Excellence:
  • Implement, maintain, and improve CI/CD processes in a software + hardware environment.
  • Develop automation scripts for provisioning and operating infrastructure at scale.
  • Collaborate with the development team to ensure software and infrastructure reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Provide responsive support to local and remote end users of applications, dedicated imaging workstations, and related servers.
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Administer, monitor, and deploy applications and platforms.
  • Monitor systems for availability, performance, and health. Respond to system incidents and participate in root-cause analyses.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the software and AI development team to identify and prioritize DevOps-related needs.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to align on tools, practices, and priorities.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Ensure infrastructure security through the use of best practices and compliance policies. Understanding of TIR57: 2016 and TIR97:2019 is a plus.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry security threats and ensure our systems remain secure.
• Documentation & Training:
  • Document comprehensive DevOps, architectures, tools, and processes, in a complete and timely manner.
  • Train and mentor other team members on best practices in DevOps and tool usage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.