Location: Kharadi Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

Our Sports Medicine team is building a next-generation computer-assisted surgical navigation system to transform sports medicine. We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer C++, with expertise in computer vision, including tracking, calibration, and projective geometry. You will design and develop high-quality C++ software, solve complex problems autonomously, and contribute to architectural decisions.

As part of a multi-site agile team, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver software that provides real value to surgeons and patients.

What will you be doing?

• Development of proof-of-concepts for computer vision applications for use in surgical navigation products to meet customer needs and usability

• Design and development of production C++ code for medical devices, including test automation

• Work with multi-functional team for requirements definition, design and development of embedded software

• Be accountable for the entirety of the produced software in each software increment, from definition of requirements and acceptance criteria to documentation and testing of the work done

• Build software-focused automation frameworks for C++ codebases.

• Support debugging and root cause analysis of software under support.

• Champion a strong quality mindset and advocate quality-first practices across teams.

• Perform design control functions to ensure compliance with IEC 62304.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in, Computer Science, Electronics / Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, Equivalent hands-on mobile development.

• Should have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software development with a focus on C/C++.

• Proficiency in image processing, software development using OpenCV.

• Experience designing, implementing, and debugging multi-threaded applications.

• Application development experience on Linux OS.

• CUDA or other high-performance computing (HPC) experience is desirable.

• Knowledge of video I/O interfaces with Linux systems is a plus.

• Familiarity with computer vision algorithms, including image processing, tracking, and camera calibration.

• Experience in graphics programming and parallel computing software development is desirable.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Proven ability to write unit and component-level tests for C++ applications.

• Experience with Python or Shell scripting for test execution, automation, and tooling is desirable.

• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills and experience managing external contractors and reviewing technical deliverables.

Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying innovation in testing.

• Collaborative team player, self-driven, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple priorities.

• Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or compliance-driven environments is a strong advantage.

• Hands-on experience in any of the following domains are encouraged to apply,

• Medical Devices / Healthcare Software (highly preferred)

• Automotive / ADAS / AUTOSAR-based systems

• Industrial Automation / Robotics

• Biomedical

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.

• Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law’s Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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