Software Developer - Surgical Computer Vision

Who we are

vopemed is building the software engine that powers superior visualization in minimally invasive procedures. During these surgeries, the camera feed is the surgeon’s only view inside the body, yet that view is regularly degraded by various obstructions such as smoke. Every interruption costs time, breaks focus and adds risk. Our real-time AI runs inside the endoscopic camera systems surgeons already use and makes every frame clearer and more useful, with no new hardware and no change to the surgical workflow.

Our first product, CLARIS, removes surgical smoke from endoscopic video as it happens, so surgeons never have to stop and wait for the picture to clear. CLARIS is built to embed directly into the camera platforms of leading endoscopy manufacturers, bringing clearer vision to operating rooms at scale. We’re bringing intelligent vision to every operating room and laying the groundwork for the next generation of surgical AI.

Based in Montréal and developed with leading clinical partners, vopemed brings together a committed and purpose-led team motivated by one goal: giving surgeons the clearest possible view so they can focus entirely on their patients.

About the role

We’re looking for a Software Developer to help build better visualization for minimally invasive surgery.

You’ll work across diverse technical challenges, from data infrastructure and computer vision to real-time software development. You’ll contribute to developing, optimizing, and integrating our technology into medical devices and third-party platforms.

As part of a small, hands-on team, you’ll take ownership of technical challenges across the entire development lifecycle, from early prototypes to software deployed in operating rooms.

Who you are

• Hands-on engineer: You enjoy building, experimenting, solving technical problems, and turning ideas into working software.
• Versatile: You’re comfortable working across different areas of software development, from data infrastructure and computer vision to real-time systems.
• Experienced in medical device software: You have a proven track record of developing and shipping medical device software, including working within a regulated environment.
• Integration experience is a plus: You’ve worked on integrating software into third-party systems and platforms.
• Pragmatic and autonomous: You take ownership, adapt quickly, and focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Eligible to work in Canada: You hold a valid Canadian work permit and are comfortable working regularly from our Montréal office.

Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, with experience developing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality software.
• Versatility: Broad technical experience and the ability to work across different domains, including data infrastructure, computer vision, real-time software, and system integration.
• Software engineering: Solid understanding of software architecture, testing, version control (Git), and CI/CD practices.
• Medical device development: Experience developing software under a Quality Management System (QMS), with knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and relevant software verification, validation, and risk management practices.
• Nice to have: Experience with GPU programming (CUDA), embedded systems, Linux, or integrating software into third-party platforms.

Why you will love working at vopemed

At vopemed, our people come first. We’ve built a workplace where talented people can do their best work and grow with us. Here’s what we offer:

• Early stage impact: You will join at the early-stage startup phase, where your work has a direct, wide-reaching impact on clinicians and patients.
• Small team, big influence: As part of a team with less than 10 people, you will have the opportunity to be part of a talent, mission-driven team building the software engine that powers superior visualization in minimally invasive procedures.
• Ownership of your work: You will have the autonomy and space to achieve your goals and shape how we get there.
• Competitive salary and employee stock options: so you share in the success you help build.
• Comprehensive health insurance: including medical, dental, vision and more.
• Telemedicine through Dialogue: for you and your immediate family.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Four weeks of vacation: including a 1 week over the holiday season in December.
• Hybrid work: three days a week in our office at Ax‑C, part of Montréal’s startup ecosystem.
• A close-knit team culture: with regular team activities, social events and a weekly 5 à 7.