Principal Software Engineer, Medical Imaging & AI (Doha)

Shifamed; Doha; On-site; Full time

Job description

Position: Principal Software Engineer (Medical Imaging)

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Id: 662

# of Openings: 1

Akura Medical, a Shifamed portfolio company, is advancing a differentiated platform for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura recently received U.S. IDE approval for its QUADRA-PE study evaluating the Katana™ Thrombectomy System in acute pulmonary embolism patients and is developing NavIQ™, a software platform that transforms CT angiograms into 3D pulmonary vascular models to enhance visualization, procedural planning, and clot assessment.

Akura Medical is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced medical imaging systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, applying your expertise to solve complex engineering problems while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. This is a full‑time, on‑site position at our new R&D facility in Doha, Qatar.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands‑On Experience

• Contribute to the architecture, design, and integration of medical image processing systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Develop and implement imaging algorithms, visualization tools, and system components.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to align technical deliverables with program objectives.
• Perform feasibility studies, risk assessments, and trade‑off analyses to guide design decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers, sharing best practices in design, coding, and testing.
• Partner with external vendors and collaborators to support imaging‑related initiatives.
• Develop and execute testing protocols, verification, and validation processes.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in medical imaging, proposing improvements and new approaches.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (M.S. preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in medical imaging systems design and development.
• Strong knowledge of imaging modalities (e.g., X‑ray, MRI, ultrasound) and image processing algorithms.
• Proficiency in software development (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++), visualization, and hardware integration.
• Experience with UI frameworks such as VTK and Qt/QML.
• Experience with cloud‑based imaging applications and integration of AI/ML methods for computer vision/medical imaging.
• Solid understanding of regulatory and quality standards, including cybersecurity (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601, FDA requirements).
• Track record of technical contributions, including patents, publications, or conference presentations in medical imaging.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Your position within that range will be determined by your job‑related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications.