Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms

deepsightinc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

deepsightinc is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in GPU Algorithms to help build our ultrasound imaging platform. You will develop and optimize GPU-based beamforming, image formation, and signal processing using C++ and CUDA.

This role requires a strong background in ultrasound, medical imaging, and concurrent programming, with collaboration across systems and hardware teams to deliver real-time, high-quality imaging solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or computer science
• Familiarity with ultrasound physics and signal/image processing
• Strong object-oriented programming, software architecture, design patterns
• Proficiency with C++
• Experience with concurrent/parallel programming and GPU acceleration (CUDA/CuPy/Numba/OpenCL/Halide)
• Familiar with source control, CI and automated unit testing
• Passionate about medical devices and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced beamforming techniques to enhance spatial resolution and image quality.
• Design algorithms for image enhancement, noise reduction, edge detection, and speckle reduction.
• Develop algorithms to reconstruct 2D/3D ultrasound images from data, including interpolation and geometry transforms.
• Create algorithms for feature extraction and segmentation in ultrasound images.
• Implement motion compensation through registration and motion estimation.
• Explore ML/AI methods to improve image analysis and assist interpretation.
• Collaborate with systems/hardware teams to optimize data acquisition, processing, and display.
• Implement solutions using C++ and CUDA.

Skills

C++ programming

Parallel programming

Image processing

Ultrasound knowledge

Software architecture

Communication & teamwork

Education

BS in engineering or CS

PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering

Tools

CUDA

CuPy

Numba

OpenCL

Halide

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms

We are looking for a full-time Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms with a strong background in ultrasound, medical image reconstruction, and programming languages such as C++ and CUDA to shape our new ultrasound imaging platform.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will work on developing and optimizing GPU algorithms and techniques related to ultrasound signal processing, image formation, and analysis. The primary focus of this software engineering role is to improve the quality, accuracy, and interpretation of ultrasound images for DeepSight's revolutionary Ultrasound system.

WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS AND PERKS TO OUR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM:

• Competitive salary of $170,000-$220,000
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

AS A STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER SPECIALIZING IN GPU ALGORITHMS, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

• Developing advanced beamforming techniques to enhance the spatial resolution and image quality of ultrasound scans.
• Designing algorithms for image enhancement, noise reduction, edge detection, and speckle reduction in ultrasound images.
• Developing algorithms for reconstructing 2D or 3D images from acquired ultrasound data. This involves handling data interpolation, scan conversion, and geometric transformations.
• Designing algorithms to extract relevant features and perform segmentation of structures or regions of interest in ultrasound images.
• Developing techniques to compensate for motion artifacts caused by patient movement or tissue motion during ultrasound scanning. This can involve image registration, motion estimation, and correction algorithms.
• Exploring the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve ultrasound image analysis, automate diagnosis, or assist in image interpretation tasks.
• Collaborating with systems and hardware engineers to optimize the integration of ultrasound imaging systems, ensuring efficient data acquisition, processing, and display.
• Implement proposed solutions using C++ and CUDA programming languages.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in an engineering or computer science field
• Familiarity in ultrasound physics, signal and image processing, beamforming, simulation, algorithm development, or tool development
• 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, Halide)
• Deep familiarity with common developer tool sets, including source control, continuous integration, and automated unit testing
• Passionate about medical devices, with excellent communication and teamwork skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ROLE:

• PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy
• 5+ 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
• Knowledge of DICOM and HL7

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THIS STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER, GPU ALGORITHMS POSITION:

• 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 with a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time
• Proud of your work and real desire to do quality work
• Career-minded - looking for more than a job
• Empathetic - a mindset of producing quality products that help people

JOIN OUR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM!