Software Development Engineer 3

DGN Technologies; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DGN Technologies in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an engineer to lead software for test and calibration of vision systems used in multiport da Vinci robotic platforms. You will design, release, and document software, and work with product and engineering teams to ensure calibration and testing integrity across production hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and quality teams, plus ongoing SDLC compliance, system enhancements, and cross-functional project ownership.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C#, Python, or C/C++.
• Understanding of OOA/OOD/OOP and design patterns.
• Experience mapping, developing, and testing projects from inception to launch.
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally (<10%).
• Medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, release, deploy, and document software for test and calibration of vision systems for multiport da Vinci robotic systems.
• Integrate illumination measurement systems and related algorithms for test and calibration.
• Collaborate with system/embedded software teams to create and maintain APIs for test and calibration.
• Build and maintain software infrastructures for rapid development of test fixtures.
• Ensure manufacturing integrity of vision systems and support production software.

Skills

C#

Python

C/C++

OOA/OOD/OOP

Design patterns

Communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/CS

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Primary Function of Position:

The engineer in this position will play an important role on the vision automation, test and calibration software engineering team to enable the manufacturing of vision systems for surgical robots. The position will be responsible for the design, development, release, deployment, documentation, and sustaining of software and algorithms for test and calibration of the vision systems of multiport da Vinci systems. The position will require close collaboration with product development teams, systems analysts, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality engineers to build a coherent test and calibration strategy and develop software to implement the same.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, release, deploy, and document software applications for the test and calibration of vision systems for multiport da Vinci robotic systems
• Integrate and implement illumination measurement systems and closely related algorithms for test and calibration of vision systems
• Work closely with system/embedded software team to create and maintain new APIs to support test and calibration
• Builds and maintain software infrastructures for rapid development of test and calibration fixtures
• Understand each new product’s operation and control, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
• Design, document, and qualify software for use in manufacturing new vision systems
• Follow good software development practices
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
• Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
• Support existing production software

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Strong programming skill and experience with C#, or Python, or C/C++
• Understanding of OOA/OOD/OOP/Design Patterns
• Passionate about technologies and love programming
• Able to map, develop, and test projects from inception to launch
• A track record for executing and delivering on projects
• Motivated to continually improve best practices
• Adaptable to dynamic requirements
• Enjoy the thrill of tackling large complex problems
• Excellent ability to communicate complex concepts to engineers
• Detail oriented team player
• Resourceful problem-solving machine
• Foster strong sense of team with peers through solicitation of feedback and constructive contribution to review sessions
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally. Travel requirements will normally be less than 10%

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with MATLAB is a plus
• Strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
• Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable production quality systems
• Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with photometric, radiometric measurement fundamentals a plus
• Medical device industry experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulated Quality Systems, especially medical device regulations is a plus.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Software Engineering and Computer Science preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of software development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)