Staff/Principal Frontend Software Engineer

Open Position –  Staff/Principal Frontend Software Engineer

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon’s own capabilities.

We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:

• Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences
• Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together
• Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas
• Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:

• An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
• The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
• Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

We are seeking a highly experienced Qt6/C++ engineer to lead the front-end development of cutting-edge imaging/robotics systems. This role requires deep architectural expertise in Qt6, fluency in modern C++, and a strong track record of building performant, scalable, and elegant user interfaces for real-time, high-throughput applications.

As a senior member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the UI/UX and software architecture that powers our next-generation robotic eye surgery platforms. You will collaborate closely with backend developers, imaging scientists, and hardware engineers to deliver robust and high-performance desktop software.

Responsibilities

• Frontend SW design & Implementation:
  • Design and develop a modular, scalable, and maintainable frontend application framework using Qt6 and C++.
  • Define UI interaction models that handle complex datasets, streaming image feeds, and multi-panel visualization with fluid responsiveness.
• Performance Engineering:
  • Optimize rendering pipelines and UI responsiveness for real-time data acquisition and visualization workflows.
  • Leverage GPU acceleration and multithreading to ensure consistent low-latency interaction with large images and video streams.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with backend engineers to define and evolve application interfaces.
  • Coordinate with imaging scientists and hardware engineers to ensure seamless and robust software-hardware integration.
• Reliability and Maintainability:
  • Implement and maintain robust testing infrastructure, including unit tests, UI regression tests, and continuous integration systems.
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in software design, documentation, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications  

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Qt Expert: 5+ years of deep Qt based GUI design workflow experience, particularly, Adobe XD, Qt6, QtQuick with QML, QtStudio and C++ tool chain.
  • C++ Mastery: 5+ years of experience with modern C++ (C++17 or newer) in production environments; strong grasp of advanced C++ concepts such as RAII, move semantics, metaprogramming, and concurrency.
  • Performance-Critical UIs: Proven track record of building responsive, high-performance GUIs for data- or image-intensive applications (e.g., medical imaging, CAD/CAM, instrumentation software).
  • Rendering & Visualization: Expertise in high-resolution image rendering, GPU acceleration OpenGL/RHI, and efficient real-time data visualization.
  • Cross-Platform Development: Strong experience with CMake, Linux, and deployment across multiple platforms.
  • Familiar with programming in Python for testing automation.
• Systems Integration:
  • Deep understanding of frontend-backend integration in low-latency, high-bandwidth systems.
  • Comfortable interfacing with custom hardware, image acquisition pipelines, and sensor drivers.
• Tools & Methodologies:
  • Proficient in unit testing, automated UI testing, and performance benchmarking.
  • Experienced with version control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), and CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications.
  • Familiar with profiling tools (Valgrind, perf, Qt Creator Analyzer) for identifying UI bottlenecks and memory issues.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Good communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including software engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, and product managers.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and adapt to new challenges.
• Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to work on-site to support tight integration with hardware teams and physical imaging setups.
  • Ability to operate in an agile, R&D-focused engineering environment where both rigor and adaptability are valued.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.