Senior Software Engineer

Smith & Nephew; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Health Savings Account (Employer Con‑

Job summary

Life Unlimited. Smith+Naphew seeks a Senior Software Engineer focused on UI/UX for medical applications. You will work on scalable software, rendering, and graphics architecture modernization, collaborating across cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications include 5–8 years in complex software components, strong C++, Python, and image processing experience (OpenCV/ITK). Familiarity with medical visualization tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in design and implementation of complex software components.
• Strong hands-on experience with SDL, CUDA, Vulkan, and OpenGL.
• Demonstrated expertise in scene rendering and graphics pipeline development.
• Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy rendering or UI architectures.
• Proven ability to deliver complex systems from design through deployment.
• Strong programming skills in a compiled language such as C++, and experience developing production software in Python is preferred.
• Proficiency in image processing algorithms and libraries (e.g., OpenCV, ITK).
• Experience with medical image visualization tools and techniques is a plus.
• Proven track record in algorithm development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, scalable software solutions for medical applications.
• Apply knowledge of medical image processing and visualization techniques.
• Collaborate with product managers, owners, and engineers.
• Participate in Agile processes including planning and code reviews.
• Design, implement, and maintain UI and rendering components.
• Decouple UI layers from graphics code to improve modularity.
• Implement and optimize rendering solutions using modern graphics APIs.
• Collaborate with designers and systems engineers to deliver user experiences.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot rendering, UI, and performance issues in production.

Skills

Full-stack development

Medical image processing

UI/UX design

Graphics rendering

C/C++

Python

OpenCV

ITK

SDL

CUDA

Vulkan

OpenGL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering / CS / EE

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about developing high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions for medical applications? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement. This role will focus on UI/UX design and development alongside hands-on graphics and rendering work. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in decoupling UI from graphics code and contributing to the modernization of our rendering architecture. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions for medical applications using full-stack development principles.
• This includes applying knowledge of medical image processing and visualization techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, and fellow engineers.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain UI and rendering components for complex applications.
• Contribute to the decoupling of existing UI layers from graphics/rendering code to improve modularity and maintainability.
• Implement and optimize rendering solutions using modern graphics APIs.
• Collaborate with designers, systems engineers, and other software engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences.
• Participate in technical design discussions and review code for quality and correctness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve rendering, UI, and performance issues in production systems.

What will you need to be successful?

Education

A Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.

Experience

• 5-8 years of professional experience in design and implementation of complex software components
• Strong hands-on experience with SDL, CUDA, Vulkan, and OpenGL
• Demonstrated expertise in scene rendering and graphics pipeline development
• Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy rendering or UI architectures
• Proven ability to deliver complex systems from design through deployment
• Strong programming skills in a compiled language such as C++, and experience developing production software in Python is preferred
• Proficiency in image processing algorithms and libraries (e.g., OpenCV, ITK)
• Experience with medical image visualization tools and techniques is a plus
• Proven track record in algorithm development is a plus

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of UI/UX principles as they apply to graphics-driven applications is required
• Knowledge of robotic systems
• Experience in machine learning or deep learning, especially in segmentation, registration, or classification of medical images

Competences

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Travel Requirements

Domestic / International - up to 15% You Unlimited.

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Naphew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Life Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day. Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program. Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles). Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship. Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! #LI-HYBRID #LI-CA1

We’re more than just a company - we’re a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Naphew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Naphew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.