Software Engineer - Robot Software

At
CMR Surgical
, we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery with
Versius
, our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we’re on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values—
Ambitious, Humble, People-Focused, and Fair & Responsible
define our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world‑class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground‑breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

Software Engineers within the Robot Software department are responsible for:

• Developing embedded software for CMR medical devices, together with all necessary testing and documentation for regulatory approval.
• Developing software tools and processes for Robot Software, Operational Excellence and CMR as a whole in accordance with CMR’s quality management system.
• Engineers can expect to be assigned to the scrum team where their skills and experience can best meet CMR’s needs.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

Working within the Robot Software scrum team framework you will be part of a team following international standards to develop safety‑critical embedded software for a medical device.

The role will include:

• Developing embedded software for CMR medical devices (mostly in
  
  C), including risk management and requirements definition
• Developing automated software test coverage (C and Python) suitable to meet regulatory and quality management requirements on safety‑critical software
• Developing software tools and processes for Robot Software and CMR as a whole (mostly in Python)
• Designing and performing manual tests with the robot, from design through release stages of development
• Contributing to investigations on system design conformance and quality of function
• Assisting the planning and management of the scrum team.

We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Robot Software remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Experience developing software, preferably in a regulated environment.
• A strong interest and understanding of software engineering fundamentals and best practice
• Good familiarity with either C or Python

It will be an advantage to have experience in any combination of the following:

• Control systems
• DC motor control
• MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping and/or data analysis
• Microcontrollers
• Network protocols
• Robot kinematics/solid body mechanics
• Safety critical software development standards, particularly IEC 62304.

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, pension, healthcare and enhanced global parental leave pay.

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within theUK.

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