Robotics Software Engineer

Robotics and Digital Surgery, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a Robotics Software Engineer. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA and will require frequent travel to our Redwood City, CA office.Robotics & Digital Solutions is part of Ethicon, Inc., a global leader in surgical solutions with products found in almost every operating room around the world. Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com.Overview:The Robotics Software Engineers will have a combination of technical knowledge and experience designing, simulating and implementing software for robotics systems. He/She will create and evaluate new and existing technology for suitability and to achieve optimum results. He/She will understand the whole system from both a technical perspective and the user’s viewpoint, and contribute algorithms and software implementations that ultimately drive definition and development of future products that will set new industry benchmarks of robotic surgical capability. We are looking for a candidate that can work independently and function well within a team, and is flexible, self-motivated, curious and passionate about revolutionizing the world of medical robotics.Core Job Responsibilities:

Work with software and other engineers (mechanical, electrical, systems) as part of a focused cross-functional team developing software for medical applications

Work closely with systems and instrument engineers to implement and test various algorithms

Interface with low-level robotic hardware controllers

Design and implement C software in a real-time, safety critical environment

Quickly implement concept proofs and prototypes, and test on systems

Participate in design discussions and code reviews

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Robotics or Computer Science is required.

A minimum of 2 years of experience OR a master’s Degree in Robotics or Computer Science is required.

One or more years hands-on experience designing and implementing software for robotic systems is required.

In-depth understanding of computer science fundamentals is required. (e.g. algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design in UNIX environments)

Proficiency with C/C programming and multi-threaded applications is required.

Excellent communication and documentation is required.

Ability to work in a regulated environment in compliance to ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 is required.

This position is located in Redwood City, CA and Santa Clara, CA and may require up to 5% travel.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience

Knowledge of robotics principles (kinematics and controls)

Familiarity with real-time software and event drive architectures

Familiarity with an Agile development environment

Familiarity with computer vision

Familiarity with controls theory

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primary LocationUnited States-California-Redwood City-Other LocationsUnited States-California-Santa ClaraOrganizationAuris Health, Inc. (6267)Job FunctionR&DRequisition ID2557200910