Software Engineer-Backend
NuVasive
Software Engineering
Audubon, PA, USA
At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
At Globus, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients, inspired by the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them.
Our world-class engineering works to transform clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. We are constantly in pursuit of better patient care, and we understand that speed is critical because life cannot wait. Join us!
Position Summary:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining C++ backend software for our Robotics products. This role focuses on our core application layer — including algorithm integration, rendering, and real-time system behavior — within a platform that leverages microservice-style architectures and interprocess communication. This person needs to have strong design and architectural skills, a solid grasp of mathematics and 3D graphics concepts, and the ability to work across algorithm integration and rendering subsystems. The position will be a hands-on one with the individual capable of creative and systematic product development with minimum supervision.
Essential Functions:
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Developing prototypes, proofs of concept in addition to production-quality solutions - Ensuring efficient performance and scalability of solutions
- Demonstrating a passion for software development, software craftsmanship, and test-driven development
- Effectively plan, track, and communicate software development efforts, either individually or as a team
- Understanding of an FDA design control environment
- Contributing to designing, testing and documentation of software solutions
- Integrating and working with algorithms in collaboration with dedicated algorithm teams
- Working within rendering pipelines and 3D graphics subsystems
- Developing software tools to support product manufacturing and service
- Supports manufacturing, internal testing, and external customers when presented with quality issues. Prioritizes work to identify the root cause and create a corrective plan that ensures timely resolution of issues
- Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
- Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
- Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
- At least 3+ years of industry experience
- Proficiency in C/C++ (C++17 or newer)
- Experience with Qt and Qt Widgets
- Proficient in linear algebra and 3D math concepts
- Familiarity with rendering technologies and 3D graphics pipelines
- Strong software design principles and architectural skills
- Familiarity with gRPC and/or Protocol Buffers
- Strong knowledge of Git, Jira and Confluence tools
- Experience developing software tools, utilities, and libraries/components
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools effectively — including the ability to plan, prompt, critically evaluate output, and maintain code quality standards
- Can communicate and breakdown complex technical concepts to non-technical team members and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as a key contributor in small teams - Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
The following skill sets are preferred: - Experience with build toolchains for CMake projects - Experience in algorithm development, integration, and/or image processing - Experience writing scripts in Bash, PowerShell or Python - Experience in Medical Device field
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adju
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Globus Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.