[ITK] An exciting job opportunity awaits at Ultivue, Inc.

[Xi Chen]

Dear Colleagues,

I’d like to announce an exciting job opportunity for imaging-related software engineers.
Ultivue, the Cambridge, MA-based startup trying to democratize democratizing super-resolution imaging, is hiring an experienced software engineer to develop a user-friendly image-processing software to go along with their innovative reagent technologies.

Here’s some press coverage of Ultivue:
http://wyss.harvard.edu/viewpressrelease/223/ <http://wyss.harvard.edu/viewpressrelease/223/>
http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/ultivue-announces-515-million-series-financing <http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/ultivue-announces-515-million-series-financing>
http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/wyss-spinout-bags-5m-one-nobel-prize-winning-tech/2015-10-13 <http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/wyss-spinout-bags-5m-one-nobel-prize-winning-tech/2015-10-13>

And here’s the full job ad:

Ultivue is an early stage life science tools company based in Cambridge, MA. We are looking for a software engineer to join our team to help develop transformative technologies in biological imaging applications. You will create software that has the potential to reach thousands of laboratories around the world. As a software engineer at Ultivue, you will work together with scientists to develop a cohesive hardware and software platform that will allow researchers and clinicians to see the molecular world with unprecedented clarity. Your efforts will drive new capabilities in molecular technology leading to advanced research opportunities, diagnostics, drug discovery, and much more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will build the first release-ready version of the software based on our previously developed prototypes and algorithms. You will create a robust software package with intuitive graphic user interface for both Mac and PC users. Cloud-based software is an option. Later on, you will lead the implementation of additional algorithms and features for advanced versions. You will be responsible for all aspects of the software including the architecture, algorithm implementation, memory management, GUI layout and system compatibility. You will also be expected to confer with alpha and beta testers as well as customers to make steady improvements on the usability and utility of the software.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- BS or higher and cumulative 4+ years experience in Computer Science or related field.
- Strong programming skills with object-oriented languages (C++, Java).
- Advanced MATLAB programming.
- Aptitude and passion for learning new programming languages, technologies, and algorithms.
- 2+ years experience in production-quality software development.
- Significant background in large-scale image processing applications.
- Training and experience in designing and implementing UIs for standalone software (PC/Mac).
- Strong technical learning and communication skills, especially with non-engineers.
- Comfortable working independently and tackling large projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- MS or higher in science or engineering field.
- Experience with writing ImageJ plugins
- Experience with server management, arduino, instrumentation hardware.
- Familiarity with chemical and biological sciences.

INTERESTED? Please send resume to xi.chen at ultivue.com.

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