Senior/Staff/Principal C++ Software Engineer, Horizon Surgical Systems
Advancing eye care with assistive surgical robotics
Open for applications
Advancing eye care with assistive surgical robotics
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To transform cataract care with robotics and AI and make eye surgery more precise, consistent, and accessible - because restoring clear vision changes lives.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology
- 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
- This role requires a deep understanding of the software development life cycle, strong in C++, Python, Java, and JavaScript programming, and records of success in building product-level scalable systems and cross-functional collaboration
- Knowledge or industrial experience in Robotic platforms, AI processes, and/or Cloud platforms is preferred
- Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Programming Languages: Strong modern C++ and at least one of Python, Java, or JavaScript. Experience in web development is a plus
- Operating System: Strong background in Linux development environment, including kernel-level knowledge, system-level programming, and networking
- Knowledge or experience in Robotics platforms (like ROS 2 or DDS) is a plus
- Knowledge or experience in AI labeling process is a plus
- 5+ years of industrial experience in C++ software development
- Proven records of success in product-level scalable systems
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting or system optimization is a plus
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming and design patterns
- Deep understanding of the software development life cycle (e.g., requirement clarification, design and implementation, testing, and integration)
- Familiarity with git, CI/CD, unit testing, automation testing
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple teams
- Self-motivated; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Desire to learn new technologies
- Willingness to work on-site in either Santa Monica, CA or Malibu, CA
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly motivated C++ software engineer to contribute to a variety of features in our cutting-edge imaging/robotics systems and advance the AI labeling process
- Work closely with cross functional teams to understand, clarify, and finalize requirements
- Translate requirements into components, features, or technical enhancements
- Design, implement, and maintain components/features using C++ in our Robotics system
- Design and implement components/features using Python, Java, or JavaScript for the AI labeling process and other Cloud backend components
- Collaborate with team members to optimize the system and the development process
- Contribute to code review and improve best practices in programming and documentation
- Collaborate with QA to enable/improve automated testing
- Support QA testing and troubleshoot online issues
Our take
With approximately 1 in 4 people developing cataracts over their lifetime, surgical procedures to remove them require delicate precision. The high demand for these surgeries means there are longer waiting times than ever before, and patient outcomes are inconsistent due to human error and limitations in dexterity.
Founded by faculty members at the University of California, Horizon Surgical Systems is a microsurgical robotics company aiming to pioneer the next generation of precision surgery to combat the condition and help minimise failures and waiting times for cataract treatment.
Horizon Surgical Systems’ flagship product Polaris merges advances in robotics, medical imagery and AI to elevate surgical precision in cataract surgery. And in 2025, the company reached a landmark milestone with the world's first cataract surgery performed using the Polaris platform, marking a huge step toward establishing a new standard of precision, consistency and safety in ophthalmic surgery as it advances further clinical studies and regulatory pathways.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2024
$30m
SERIES A
Total funding: $30m
Company HQ
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Jean-Pierre Huschman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Professor at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and a Member of the Faculty at UCLA Department of Bioengineering.
Jacob Rosen
(Co-Founder & CTO)Also a Professor at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and Co-Founder at Applied Dexterity, Inc.
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