Senior Software Developer - C++/Qt/MiTK/VTK
- Location
- Fremont, California, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect We are looking for a strong Senior Software developer for design and development of an advanced medical robotics system in imaging and visualization application. The ideal candidate should have minimum 5 years of industry experience with deep expertise in C++, Qt, MITK, VTK, OpenGL in Linux platform with a proven record of driving high-performance, scalable, and maintainable software systems in a collaborative environment.
How You'll Create Impact
- Design & Develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software modules integrating MITK, VTK, OpenGL in Linux Platfrom
- Contribute overall software architecture for C++/Qt-based medical imaging platforms
- Guide technical decisions, conduct design and architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across R&D, Product, QA, and UX to align architecture with product goals
- Identify and mitigate architectural risks and ensure system robustness and maintainability
- Stay up-to-date of emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into product architecture
- Contribute to strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and long-term platform evolution
- Ensure technical documentation is comprehensive
What Makes You Stand Out
- Expertise in MITK and VTK for building medical imaging applications
- Strong understanding of OpenGL for real-time rendering and graphics optimization
- Extensive experience with Linux for development and deployment
- Proven ability to define and document software architectures, interfaces, and system components
- Strong grasp of software design patterns, performance optimization, and large-scale system design
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
Your Background Required:
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on software development experience, including system design and architecture
- Advanced proficiency in C++ (with modern standards and best practices)
- Deep experience with Qt framework (GUI, multithreading, Signals/Slots, custom widgets)
Physical Requirements
Travel Expectations Up to 15%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
From Zimmer Biomet Holdings's careers page (Company careers page), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job