Software engineering positions for open-source surgical simulation platform

SimQuest (www.simquest.com) is seeking new or recent software engineering/computer science graduates to work on a project to develop an open-source platform for surgical simulation.  Over the last six years, SimQuest has developed a large code base in C++ to support real-time physics (1-, 2-, and 3-D FEMs); collision detection, clustering, and response; device-independent haptics; display/scene rendering; debug support; measurement of user behavior; and a tool chain to support scenario creation and editing.  This platform currently supports applications for suturing, bone drilling, and microsurgery.  We are re-architecting the platform and transitioning it to an open-source code base.

Responsibilities

Develop unit tests for all classes

Revise/refactor/reimplement code to conform to new architecture/APIs and to run on the Robot Operating System (ROS)

Incorporate existing open-source packages in lieu of proprietary/closed code where appropriate

Participate in design and code reviews

Package features into releases for the user community

Write user documention

 Qualifications

 Required

o   1-2 years of C++ programming experience

o   Have designed and built software using an object-oriented design and coding methodology

o   Experience with a version control system such as Subversion, Git, or Perforce

o   Fluent oral and written communication skills

·          Desirable

o   Have used any of the following systems: Bullet, SOFA, or any other physics package; OpenSceneGraph, OpenCL; Chai3D or any other haptics package; GitHub; ROS

o   Experience in contributing to any open-source software development

o   Python programming experience

o   Have used an agile software methodology

o   Experience and/or coursework in any of the following areas: computational physics, graphics, haptics, real-time programming

o   Team software development experience

 Job Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Downloadable code samples

Two references and/or two letters of recommendation

 Job Location

 Boston, MA.  Must be eligible to work in the United States.

 SimQuest offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical insurance and company match on 401(K) contributions.