The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Computer Programmer II to join a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation optical imaging systems for neurosurgery. The role involves designing and optimizing software for optical components and developing machine learning algorithms for improved image-based detection and classification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Python-based control software for optical subsystems (LED drivers, cameras, filters, motorized stages, DAQs, etc.)
- Design and implement real-time data acquisition and visualization pipelines for fluorescence, spectral, and photoacoustic imaging
- Build and evaluate machine learning models (e.g., classification, segmentation, regression) for improved detection and image analysis
- Collaborate with optical engineers, neuroscientists, and clinicians to integrate software with hardware systems and perform benchtop and intraoperative validation
- Translate research-grade prototypes into clinically deployable systems
- Maintain organized documentation, version control (Git), and contribute to shared multi-site data workflows
Skills
- Associate's degree or equivalent in related field and one year related experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Python required; strong experience in libraries such as NumPy, OpenCV, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
- Experience interfacing with optical and electronic components (e.g., cameras, LEDs, filter wheels, motion stages, serial/USB communication)
- Working knowledge of image processing and signal analysis
- Demonstrated ability to design, test, and document engineering systems in a collaborative environment
- Experience with real-time image acquisition and GPU acceleration (CUDA or OpenCL)
- Familiarity with biomedical or scientific imaging systems
- Experience with machine learning or AI-driven image analysis
Company Overview
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Galveston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.utmb.edu/.Company H1B Sponsorship
The University of Texas Medical Branch has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 51 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 52 in 2023, 57 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 50 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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