Senior Software Engineer

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Are you passionate about developing high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions for medical applications? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.This role will focus on UI/UX design and development alongside hands‑on graphics and rendering work. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in decoupling UI from graphics code and contributing to the modernization of our rendering architecture.This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. What will you be doing?As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Your key responsibilities will include:Develop and implement high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions for medical applications using full-stack development principles. This includes applying knowledge of medical image processing and visualization techniques.Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, and fellow engineers.Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.Design, implement, and maintain UI and rendering components for complex applications.Contribute to the decoupling of existing UI layers from graphics/rendering code to improve modularity and maintainability.Implement and optimize rendering solutions using modern graphics APIs.Collaborate with designers, systems engineers, and other software engineers to deliver high‑quality user experiences.Participate in technical design discussions and review code for quality and correctness.Troubleshoot and resolve rendering, UI, and performance issues in production systems.What will you need to be successful?Education:A Bachelor's or Master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.Experience: 5-8 years of professional experience in design and implementation of complex software componentsStrong hands-on experience with SDL, CUDA, Vulkan, and OpenGLDemonstrated expertise in scene rendering and graphics pipeline development.Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy rendering or UI architectures.Proven ability to deliver complex systems from design through deployment.Strong programming skills in a compiled language such as C++, and experience developing production software in Python is preferred.Proficiency in image processing algorithms and libraries (e.g., OpenCV, ITK)Experience with medical image visualization tools and techniques is a plusProven track record in algorithm development is a plusKnowledge:Deep understanding of UI/UX principles as they apply to graphics‑driven applications is required.Knowledge of robotic systemsExperience in machine learning or deep learning, especially in segmentation, registration, or classification of medical imagesCompetences:Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skillsTravel: Travel Requirements: Domestic / International – up to 15%You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  #LI-HYBRID#LI-CA1Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.Stay connected by joining our Talent Community.We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.SummaryLocation: Pittsburgh, PAType: Full time