SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD, ALGORITHMS

PulseMedica is searching for a Software Team Lead, Algorithms to join our world-class team. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, this person will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team of software and algorithm developers, managing priorities across multiple R&D tracks, and providing strategic direction across imaging, tracking, signal processing, and HW control. You’ll work closely with hardware, software, optics, and clinical teams to ensure that core SW and algorithmic components deliver on performance, safety, and clinical utility—while supporting a healthy, high-performing team culture.
PulseMedica, an Edmonton-based start-up, is looking for amazing talented people to join our world-class team. Working with a team of many exceptional people such as scientists and engineers, you could have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an ophthalmic imaging and treatment platform.

ABOUT US

PulseMedica, proudly Great Place to Work Certified for the third consecutive year, is a fast-growing, innovative medical device startup. We combine cutting-edge research, advanced technology, and production excellence to tackle ophthalmic diseases and disabilities. Our mission is to provide novel treatment options through state-of-the-art solutions, blending real-time classical computer vision, deep learning algorithms, 3D eye imaging, and high-precision laser surgery. With a commitment to revolutionizing ophthalmic treatments, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes that prevent blindness and disabilities caused by eye diseases. At PulseMedica, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where talent thrives, and our team’s collective impact drives change in the field of eye care.

• Lead a small, high-caliber team of software and algorithm engineers responsible for SW infrastructure, imaging, tracking, reconstruction, and control algorithms.
• Shape and evolve the SW and algorithms roadmap in coordination with company priorities—balancing innovation, technical feasibility, and regulatory constraints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, optics, software, systems, and clinical teams to define and deliver algorithmic solutions.
• Guide architecture, design, and implementation decisions across SW domains, ensuring modularity, scalability, and integration-readiness.
• Review, challenge, and refine technical proposals, prototypes, and production code.
• Coach and mentor individual contributors—supporting their growth through regular feedback, goal setting, and technical oversight.