Senior Software Engineer

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

• As a Senior Software Engineer for robotics applications, you will be part of a small pluri-disciplinary development team of 5 to 10 engineers, dedicated to the development of a complete surgical robotic system. You are a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized and deadline driven.  You also possess strong communication skills, a “roll your sleeves up” mentality and you are able to work in an agile structure with changing priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop robotics control and safety supervisor software for medical devices (prototypes, proofs of concept in addition to production-quality solutions), while ensuring efficient performance and scalability of developed solutions.

• Sustain our released KUKA Agilus based surgical robotic system using a Siemens SIMATIC PLC as its safety supervisor by implementing and delivering appropriate software and configurations updates.

• Manage all aspects of assigned work packages to ensure timely completion of tasks while remaining in full compliance with Globus software development procedures (version control, tool chains, documentation tools) and quality system.

• Actively contribute to software design verification and validation activities to ensure designs meet requirements.

• Create and maintain assigned design history file software documents, and if applicable, assist project leads in authoring regulatory documents required for regulatory certification.

• Demonstrate a passion for software development, software craftsmanship, and test-driven development.

• Work on sizeable individual efforts as well as on teams using agile methodologies.

• Periodically attend surgical cases to understand context and clinical workflows with integrated capital equipment and end-user (i.e., surgeon) requirements.

• Adhere to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensure Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.

• Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus.

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies

• Ensures compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Proactive and autonomous mindset supported by strong problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years or a Master's degree with 5 years in a similar role in an international, matrixed and fast-growing environment. Medical devices or life sciences experience is an asset.

• Strong skills in object oriented C++ development, including C++17 and later.

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Background in working with KUKA KSS based systems and SIMATIC PLCs, and experience with KUKA KRL and RSI programming languages are assets.

• Test-driven programming.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

• You are willing to relocate to Methuen, MA, area.

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time and attend cadaver labs and surgeries.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.