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Staff Software Engineer

AT Stryker
Stryker

Staff Software Engineer

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team

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Job Summary

This Staff R&D role is designed for a skilled and hands-on engineer passionate about delivering technically rigorous software. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a vital technical contributor in the development of surgical planning and guidance software.

This position entails collaboration with surgeons and other stakeholders to understand product needs. Additionally, you will work with other technical leaders to define requirements, architecture, design, verification, and implementation strategies meeting the demanding needs of our customers.

You will focus on our orthopedic surgical planning and navigational platform, enabling surgeons to understand a patient's conditions, create a surgical plan, and perform surgery with AR-based guidance.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent in a related field (Software, Computer, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, etc.). Graduate degree preferred.

Work Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience in the design and implementation of interactive 3D visualizations or games
  • Experience with game engine collision detection & response mechanisms
  • Experience with computer graphics and comfortable with its mathematics (linear algebra, matrix & vector math, trigonometry, etc.)
  • Expertise with programming languages such as C# and C++
  • Experience identifying engine constraints and methods to optimize between performance needs and resource availability
  • Understands the Unity or Unreal graphics engine architecture and its trade-offs
  • Comfortable in both product development and exploratory research projects
  • Experience working within a strong, knowledgeable cross-functional team

Preferred Work Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience with medical device software development (IEC 62304) or other regulated environment is a plus
  • Experience working with surgeons or healthcare professionals is a plus
  • Understand Unity's nested prefab system to improve reusability of assets is a plus
  • Familiarity with common optimization techniques for Unity is a plus
  • Working knowledge of low-latency multi-player interactions is a plus

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop software that enables surgeons to plan and perform surgical procedures
  • Provide technical leadership for assigned aspects of software components
  • Ensure performance across various target platforms (Desktop, Web, Tablet, AR Goggles)
  • Work with usability engineers to provide surgeons and others with a performant, pleasing, intuitive and powerful user experience
  • Work with other engineers to prototype new ideas
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Product Owners on to ensure the product meets user needs
  • Spend time in the field to discover innovation opportunities
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software lifecycle processes

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

Client-provided location(s): Ulloa, Heredia, Costa Rica
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-ehIAmViwdu24
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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