Staff Electrical and Imaging Engineer New Burlington, MA Office

Butterfly Network, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in medical imaging that is transforming the healthcare landscape with groundbreaking ultrasound technology. As a DSP and Image Processing Engineer, you will develop and enhance algorithms that redefine imaging capabilities, collaborating with a talented team to deliver innovative solutions. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact patient care and expand access to life-saving technologies. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in medical imaging, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401k plan and match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to fitness center

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in developing DSP and Image Processing algorithms.
• Strong software skills, especially in C, C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop new ultrasound modes and modify existing ones.
• Work closely with clinical teams to optimize image quality.

Skills

DSP and Image Processing algorithms

FPGA development (Verilog)

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Modeling skills using Python

Modeling skills using Matlab

Education

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with equivalent experience

Tools

FPGA

Matlab

Job description

At Butterfly Network, we’re leading a digital revolution in medical imaging, transforming an industry that has long relied on bulky, analog systems. With our proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip technology, we’re democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound from the expensive, stationary systems of the past to the connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms of today. In 2018, we launched the world’s first handheld, whole-body ultrasound, Butterfly iQ – followed by iQ+ in 2020 and iQ3 in 2024, each more powerful than the last.

Our innovation doesn’t stop at hardware. Butterfly combines our advanced device with intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging. Our technology is proving to help clinicians, clinics, and hospitals enhance care, cut costs, and expand imaging access. We’ve been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME’s Best Inventions, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, among other awards.

We’re a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators ready to shape the future of medical imaging. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

Job Description

Do you consider yourself one of the best DSP and Image Processing engineers in the world? Do you like developing complex algorithms that model the physical world? Do you like to create the hardware and software that accelerate algorithms beyond what others believe possible? Do you enjoy collaborating with similarly talented and driven individuals? Would you like to be part of the nimble, elite AI and Imaging Team at the most progressive ultrasound producer in the medical device industry? If so, this role is for you.

The AI and Imaging team at Butterfly Network are the experts that work at the intersection of all critical components of our business to make Butterfly’s magic happen. We work with our customers to correlate their clinical needs with our technical specifications. We innovate all of the ultrasound modes (b-mode, color imaging, 3D, PWD, biplane, needle-viz) that delight our customers. We champion hardware and software architectures required to achieve our clinical performance objectives. We are the integrators, optimizers, and champions of Image Quality for every clinical application. Join this team and help us change healthcare around the world.

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:

• Developing new or evolving existing ultrasound modes
• Modifying both FPGA’s and embedded DSP’s/CPU’s to achieve
• Working closely with our clinical team to optimize your application for image quality
• Partnering with our HW, SW, Transducer and ASIC teams to advance next generation devices
• Owning specific clinical applications (e.g. MSK), and becoming expert in the clinical needs of that community

Qualifications

• M.S. in EE, Physics, or related field, or B.S. w/ equivalent experience
• Experience in developing DSP and Image Processing algorithms
• Experience in FPGA development (Verilog), with released products on the market
• Strong software skills, especially in C, C++, Python
• Strong modeling skills using both Python and Matlab

Ideally, you also have these skills/experiences/attributes (but it’s ok if you don’t!):

• Industry or academic experience in diagnostic ultrasound or related field
• Fundamental knowledge of basic ultrasound modes: B-mode, Doppler Color Flow Imaging, etc
• Understanding of Phased Array beamforming, diffraction, synthetic aperture fundamentals
• Project leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate the activities of colleagues
• Understanding of human physiology, especially as it relates to ultrasound

Values

Innovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in…

• Patient-Centric Innovators: Our mission is THE mission.
• Empowered to Impact: Every voice matters.
• One Team, One Goal: Unity fuels progress.
• Growth Champions: We embrace challenges.
• Action-Oriented Achievers: We follow through, every time.

Location

Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers.

This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our office in Burlington, MA. Our office is located near the Burlington Mall in an area called ‘The District'. You’ll have access to community spaces, including an 8,000 SF state of the art fitness center and the OMMM Yoga and Meditation Studio.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. Additionally, employees have the option to buy up for enhanced health insurance coverage. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs.
• 401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals.
• Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impact
• Parental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work
• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it
• Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder
• The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives!

Compensation

Our estimated salary for this role is around $140,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual pay is determined by multiple factors such as skills, qualifications, experience and market demand.

For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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