Job Description

Job Title

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Software Developer – Surgical Robotics

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Department

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R&D; – Surgical Robotics

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Location

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Vapi, Gujarat, India (On-site)

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Reports To

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Sr. Manager – Surgical Robotics

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Job Purpose

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To design, develop, validate, and maintain the core software systems powering robotic-assisted surgical platforms. The role involves developing real-time, safety-critical applications, implementing robotic control and visualization software, integrating hardware and software subsystems, and ensuring compliance with global medical device software standards.

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The engineer will work at the intersection of robotics, medical device software engineering, real-time systems, and surgical technology to deliver reliable, high-performance software solutions for next-generation surgical robotic systems.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Surgical Robotics Software Development

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- Develop, maintain, and optimize software applications for robotic-assisted surgical systems.
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- Design and implement robust desktop and operator-console applications using C# and WPF.
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- Develop software modules for real-time robotic control, visualization, monitoring, and user interaction.
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- Ensure high performance, reliability, and maintainability of software deployed in safety-critical environments.
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2. Robotic Control & Real-Time Systems

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- Implement software interfaces for robotic motion control, sensor feedback, and actuator coordination.
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- Develop multi-threaded and real-time software components for deterministic robotic operation.
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- Support integration with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and high-performance control frameworks.
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- Optimize latency, responsiveness, and system stability for surgical workflows.
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3. Robotics Integration & Communication

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- Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, firmware, and controls engineering teams to integrate robotic subsystems.
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- Develop and maintain interfaces using ROS (Robot Operating System) and industrial communication protocols.
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- Support integration of sensors, motors, encoders, foot pedals, imaging devices, and other surgical peripherals.
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- Validate end-to-end software and hardware interoperability during system integration activities.
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4. Software Architecture & Technical Design

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- Participate in software architecture definition and technical design reviews.
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- Apply Object-Oriented Design principles, design patterns, and modular software architecture practices.
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- Evaluate recent technologies, frameworks,



and architectural approaches to improve product capabilities.
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- Contribute to long-term scalability and maintainability of the surgical robotics software platform.
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5. Verification, Validation & Quality Assurance

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- Develop unit tests, integration tests, and verification procedures for software modules.
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- Perform debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
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- Support system-level verification, validation, and reliability testing activities.
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- Participate in risk analysis and software hazard mitigation activities for safety-critical functions.
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6. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

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- Prepare software design documents, test reports, traceability records, and technical specifications.
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- Ensure development activities comply with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, CE MDR, and FDA medical device requirements.
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- Participate in design reviews, verification reviews, and regulatory audit preparation activities.
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- Maintain accurate documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
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7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

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- Work closely with robotics, systems, clinical, and quality teams to deliver integrated surgical solutions.
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- Support prototype development, laboratory testing, and clinical evaluation activities.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation programs within the Surgical Robotics R&D; team.
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- Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge where required.
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Qualifications and Experience

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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
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- 2+ years of experience in robotics software, medical device software, industrial automation, or real-time system development.
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- Strong proficiency in C# and WPF.
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- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture principles.
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- Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and robotic software integration.
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- Knowledge of robotics fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, and control systems.
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- Experience working with RTOS or real-time software environments.
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- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Preferred / Strong Advantage Skills

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- Experience in surgical robotics or regulated medical device software development.
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- Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and CE MDR requirements.
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- Experience with C++, Python, EtherCAT, CAN, TCP/IP, or other industrial communication protocols.
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- Exposure to motion control systems, robotic manipulators, or image-guided surgery platforms.
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- Experience working in multidisciplinary robotics or healthcare technology projects.
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Nice to Have

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- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
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- Familiarity with computer vision or medical imaging integration.
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- Experience with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or Unity/Unreal for robotics testing.
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- Participation in product commercialization or regulatory submissions for medical devices.
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Technical Environment

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Area

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Technology

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Primary Language

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C#

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UI Framework

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WPF (.NET)

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Robotics Middleware

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ROS / ROS2

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Real-Time Platform

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RTOS / Real-Time Linux

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Version Control

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Git

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Communication Interfaces

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TCP/IP, CAN, Serial, EtherCAT (as applicable)

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Validation Environment

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Bench testing, robotic integration labs, system verification, and clinical evaluation setups

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Skills and Competencies

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- Strong analytical and system-level problem-solving ability.
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- Excellent software debugging and troubleshooting skills.
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- Strong understanding of real-time and safety-critical software design.
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- Excellent documentation and technical communication skills.
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- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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- High attention to detail and commitment to software quality and reliability.
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- Self-driven, innovative, and capable of working in a fast-paced R&D; environment.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- Software module delivery within planned milestones.
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- Reduction in software defects and integration issues.
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- Real-time performance and system responsiveness targets achieved.
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- Successful completion of verification and validation activities.
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- Compliance with IEC 62304 documentation and traceability requirements.
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- Reliability and stability of robotic control and operator-console software.
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- Contribution to successful system integration and clinical evaluation outcomes.
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📌 Software Developer | C# | WPF (Vapi)
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