Software Validation and Verification Engineer, Horizon Surgical Systems

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Mid and Senior level

Los Angeles

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5 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA or Malibu, CA)

Advancing eye care with assistive surgical robotics

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Advancing eye care with assistive surgical robotics

21-100 employees

HealthcareB2BArtificial IntelligenceRobotics

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

Mid and Senior level

Los Angeles

More information about location

5 days a week in office (Santa Monica, CA or Malibu, CA)

21-100 employees

HealthcareB2BArtificial IntelligenceRobotics

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.

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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
BsC, MsC or PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
3 - 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or a related field (internship experience welcomed)
Basic understanding of software QA concepts, testing methodologies, and software development life cycles
Familiarity with medical device standards (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) is a plus but not required — willingness to learn is essential
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Strong attention to detail, written communication, and organizational skills
Exposure to manual test case writing or test automation tools is a plus

What the job involves

Software Test Support and Execution: Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will assist in planning, executing, and reporting software testing activities in accordance with medical device standards including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
Team Collaboration: You will work alongside software testing engineers, system testing engineers, software development groups, and hardware development groups, supporting cross-functional testingefforts and learning from experienced team members
Quality Assurance Documentation: You will assist in the preparation and review of medical software quality assurance documents, ensuring deliverables are completed on time for each development stage checkpoint
Defect Tracking and Reporting: You will support the creation and updating of defect reports, participate in defect review board (DRB) meetings, and contribute to accurate status reporting under the direction of senior staff

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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