# Image-Guided Surgical Nav developer position in Pittsburgh, PA

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Apply Here: [[Apply For a Fulfilling Role in Cochlear Implant Robotics | iotaMotion](https://iotamotion.com/careers/)] !

iotaMotion is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to specialize in developing the next-generation of robotic tools for neurotology! As a member of our team in Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty), you will have the opportunity to engage with surgeons to optimize their treatment of those with hearing loss.

About Us: iotaMotion develops and commercializes robotic-assisted surgical technologies. The first commercially available product is iotaSOFT® Insertion System, which controls the insertion of a cochlear implant electrode array shown to reduce trauma to the cochlea. Join iotaMotion, Inc., an early-stage medical device company at the forefront of developing and commercializing robotic-assisted technologies for cochlear implantation. With sites in Pittsburgh, PA, Iowa City, IA, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, we are dedicated to standardizing cochlear implant procedures and enhancing access to cochlear interventions through innovative, surgeon-centric solutions.

Day in the Life:  
• Writing the next generation of surgical robotics applications for cochlear implantation.  
• Develop data collection and analysis tools for early research and development  
• Define and execute on software requirements.  
• Participate in code review, design review, software and system testing when needed.  
• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for surgical robotics, with a strong emphasis on image-guided surgery.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, clinical experts, and software developers, to ensure seamless integration of software components into the surgical robotics system.  
• Implement and optimize algorithms for image segmentation, image registration, and 3D transform math to enhance surgical visualization and guidance.  
• Implement tracking systems to enhance the precision and accuracy of surgical tool placement.  
• Design software architecture with a focus on modularity and testability to facilitate automated testing processes.

Requirements:  
• Self-starter with ability to function in a rapidly evolving startup environment  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in medical devices  
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Proven experience (3+ years) in software development for surgical robotics or a related medical field  
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and other relevant programming languages  
• In-depth knowledge of 3D transform math, image segmentation, and image registration concepts  
• Experience with automated testing processes and a focus on designing software for testability Nice to Have:  
• Familiarity with medical imaging standards and protocols  
• Familiarity or past experiences in surgical robotics or image-guided surgery  
• MS in Robotics, Image Processing, Biomechanics, Medical Physics, or other relevant fields  
• Experience in ENT surgery, with a specific focus on cochlear implant surgery • Experience or familiarity with Insight Toolkit (ITK), Visualization Toolkit (VTK), or 3DSlicer  
• Familiarity with web stack development  
• Experience developing regulation of medical device software and adherence to relevant regulatory standards  
• Experience developing embedded software

Interested and qualified applicants please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs AT [iotamotion.com](http://iotamotion.com).