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Senior Software Developer - C++/Qt/MiTK/VTK

Zimmer Biomet

Fremont, CA · Posted September 18, 2026

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  • CI/CD
  • Strategic planning
  • Linux
  • DevOps
  • Git

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

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Up to 15%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability