Software Manager, Imaging and AI

DeepSight Technology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Santa Clara is looking for a Software Manager to lead its Imaging and AI team in developing an innovative ultrasound imaging platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical imaging and programming, particularly in C++ and CUDA, along with proven team management skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including stock options are offered in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial software development.
• Background in object-oriented programming and software architecture.
• Proficiency in concurrent/parallel programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a high-performing software development team.
• Define software deliverables and prioritize tasks in alignment with company goals.
• Review and contribute to critical algorithm implementations.

Skills

C++ programming

AI and machine learning integration

Algorithm development

Signal and image processing

Team management

Education

BS in engineering or computer science

PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering

Tools

CUDA

CuPy

Numba

OpenCL

Job description

We are looking for an engineering leader with a strong background in medical imaging, AI, and programming languages such as C++ and CUDA to shape our new ultrasound imaging platform. As the Software Manager for the Imaging and AI team, you will lead a team developing and optimizing algorithms and techniques related to ultrasound signal processing, image formation, and analysis. The primary focus of this role is to improve the quality, accuracy, and interpretation of ultrasound images for DeepSight's revolutionary Ultrasound system.

Responsibilities

• Team Management and Mentorship: Manage a team of individual contributors and cultivate a high-performing team
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with product and project management teams to define software deliverables, set timelines, and prioritize tasks in alignment with the company's goals for the ultrasound imaging platform.
• Technical Implementation: Maintain hands‑off involvement by reviewing and contributing to the implementation of critical algorithms using C++ and CUDA, serving as a technical resource and problem solver for the team.
• Guide Advanced Algorithm Development: Oversee the research and development of advanced algorithms and image processing techniques to enhance spatial resolution and image quality in ultrasound imaging, providing technical mentorship to team members.
• Foster AI and Machine Learning Integration: Champion the exploration and implementation of machine learning and AI techniques to enhance image analysis, automate diagnostic workflows, and assist clinicians with interpretation tasks.
• Facilitate Systems Integration: Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components for optimized data acquisition, processing, and display.
• Ensure Compliance and Quality Standards: Ensure the team adheres to relevant regulatory and quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304), integrating robust verification and validation practices into the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• BS in an engineering or computer science field
• Familiarity in signal and image processing and algorithm development in medical imaging
• Strong background in object‑oriented programming, software architecture, and design patterns
• Proficiency with C++ programming
• Experience in concurrent/parallel programming‑multithreading, multiprocessing, GPU acceleration (CUDA, CuPy, Numba, OpenCL)
• Deep familiarity with common developer tool sets, including source control, continuous integration, and automated unit testing
• Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing algorithms for imaging applications.
• Adept at collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including hardware, systems, and clinical stakeholders.
• Passionate about medical devices, with excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging
• Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development
• 8 or more years of experience in commercial software development
• Experience in medical imaging product development (FDA regulated)
• Experience with real‑time software applications
• Experience interfacing with hardware components and systems
• Familiarity with healthcare standards, including DICOM, HL7, and integration with PACS systems
• Knowledge of AI/ML techniques applied to medical imaging, including model training, validation, and deployment in clinical workflows

Other Qualities We Are Looking For

• Positive – a can‑do attitude that helps you rise to challenges
• Collaborative – a team player who can effectively communicate with others
• Attentive to detail – nothing gets by you
• Efficient – a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time
• Pride in your work – real desire to do quality work
• Career-minded – looking for more than a job
• Empathy – a mindset of producing quality products that help people

Benefits and Perks

• We offer great benefits and perks:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan