Lead Research and Development Engineer

Sonic Incytes; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical imaging company in Vancouver is seeking a Lead Research and Development Engineer to lead the development of innovative signal processing and imaging algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, with over 7 years of R&D experience in ultrasound technology, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This hybrid role involves cross-functional team collaboration to address complex user challenges. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Vacation

Employee Stock-Option Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of R&D experience in Physics, Electronics, and/or Ultrasound.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and real-time firmware.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of signal processing and imaging algorithms.
• Drive system-level integration across various subsystems.
• Design and oversee validation studies for performance assessment.

Skills

Signal processing

Image reconstruction algorithms

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Ultrasound physics

Education

Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

About the Role:

At Sonic Incytes, theproductdevelopment team plays an integral role in shaping our product and satisfying our customers needs.
This role focuses on developing and refining signal processing and image reconstruction algorithms tailored for accurate and reliable quantitative ultrasound measurements.

Reporting to the Director, Product Development, theLead Research and Development Engineerwill lead, and collaborate with, cross-functional agile teams to drive the design, development, and deployment of innovative features and advanced solutions that address complex user and product challenges. This role is instrumental in shaping the technical direction of Sonic Incytes' products through hands-on development, system architecture, strategic planning, testing, documentation, and launch.

The Lead Research & Development Engineer drives end-to-end problem solving across algorithm development, hardware, firmware, and software systems. This role is focused on translating complex technical challenges into practical solutions through hands-on experimentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and iterative design. The engineer leads the investigation, prototyping, and refinement of new technologies while promoting rigorous engineering standards, continuous integration, and automated testing to ensure scalable, high-performance solutions.

This role reports to the Director of Product Development and is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of signal processing, and quantitative imaging algorithms.

• Drive system-level integration across hardware, firmware, and software to enable accurate and robust quantitative ultrasound measurements.

• Design and oversee experimental validation studies using phantoms and in vivo data to assess performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with clinical, product, and QA/RA teams to translate research outcomes into deployable features and meet regulatory requirements.

• Support root cause analysis and iterative refinement for imaging quality, real-time performance, and system stability.

• Stay current with academic and industry advances in ultrasound physics, medical imaging, and signal processing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a focus on medical imaging or signal processing.

• 7+ years of R&D experience in Physics, Electronics and/or Ultrasound.

• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python; experience with MATLAB is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and real-time firmware.

• Strong knowledge of ultrasound physics, transducer technology, and system calibration techniques.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through to deployment.

• Familiarity with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or other medical device development standards is an asset.
  

About Sonic Incytes

Sonic Incytes is committed to enhancing patient care through innovative diagnostic solutions. The company's flagship product, VELACUR, equips physicians with an advanced liver imaging tool to combat the growing epidemic of fatty liver disease. VELACUR is an AI guided 3D S-WAVE ultrasound elastography device that measures liver stiffness and attenuation, the two key indicators of fatty liver disease.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary: Between $100,000 and $170,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting from day one.
• Paid Vacation: Receive 3 weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Employee Stock-Option Plan: Participate in our rewarding employee stock-option award plan.

Why Should you Join Sonic Incytes?

• Rare opportunity to join a company actively making a difference for patients who are afflicted with chronic liver disease, an emerging global health crisis.
• Join an energetic and diverse team who are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do.
• A chance to work within a fast-paced, growing start-up company with lots of opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Are you wanting to have a positive impact and up for a new challenge? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about the company, please visit www.sonicincytes.com.