Type of Position: Full-Time – 2 Positions Kitchener, ON – In office 4-days a week Benefits: RRSP with employer match, health/dental/vision package (day-1 and employer-paid premiums!), wellness benefit, learning & development opportunities, paid vacation, personal days and sick days Salary Range: $65k - $80k Individual placement within the salary range will be based on experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations Our technology supports surgeons in the operating room during hip and knee replacement procedures, helping improve surgical outcomes and providing valuable real-world data that informs future innovation.

Within Intellijoint

Surgical is IJX, a business unit focused on commercializing navigation and planning technologies through innovative business models across clinical applications. We are hiring 2 Systems Engineering Developers to join our growing Engineering team. Both roles help ensure our systems are designed, tested, validated, and documented to meet user needs, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.

These roles are ideal for someone who: Has strong engineering foundations and experience in medical device development within a regulated environment (ISO 13485). Understands complex software and hardware systems and can specify, verify, validate and document them with precision. Enjoys collaborating and solving challenging technical problems across engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, and business teams.

Is process-oriented, detail-focused, and comfortable with documentation, traceability, and risk management. Is energized by either early-stage prototyping and innovation or solving complex challenges for commercialized products.

Systems





Design & Engineering Create and maintain software and system design specifications in collaboration with development teams. Balance quality, cost, risk, usability, and time-to-market considerations in design decisions. Investigate and resolve technical issues identified through field feedback, manufacturing, quality, or supply chain activities.

Develop and implement design changes that improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, or usability. Prototype system-level concepts, including software, algorithms, and mechanical instrumentation. Contribute to advanced algorithm development and testing in areas such as computer vision, medical imaging processing, machine learning, and 3D registration.

Document results in engineering reports and formal test documentation. Maintain traceability between requirements, risks, and verification activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Design

Controls & Documentation Manage design inputs and outputs, including requirements, specifications, risk management files, and V&V; documentation within the Design History File (DHF). Drive risk management activities, including hazard analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. Support patient safety, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements within system designs.

Contribute to Product Instructions for Use (IFU) and related technical documentation. Ensure compliance with Intellijoint’s Quality Management System (QMS) and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.



Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. ~3-5 years of relevant experience, including applicable co-op or internship experience. ~ Experience working with software and hardware medical device systems. ~ Experience with risk management processes under ISO 14971. ~ Understanding of the medical device development lifecycle and how regulatory requirements influence system design. ~ Robust technical writing skills and exceptional attention to detail. ~ Familiarity with software and hardware development concepts, architectures, and lifecycle processes. ~ Experience planning and conducting usability studies and validation activities. ~ Interest in emerging technologies and solving complex technical challenges.

Assets: Experience with surgical navigation, robotics, imaging, planning, or other advanced medical technologies.

Experience developing or evaluating algorithms related to computer vision, machine learning, image processing, or 3D spatial systems. Work on innovative products that improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient’s quality of life Work in an environment with high transparency and collaboration along with lots of fun and social activities It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.

Those in need of accommodation at any stage in the recruitment process should notify hr@intellijointsurgical.

📌 Systems Engineering Developer (2 Openings) (Waterloo)
🏢 Intellijoint Surgical
📍 Waterloo