Principal Software Engineer (Medical Imaging)

About Akura Medical

Akura Medical, part of the Shifamed portfolio, is building a differentiated solution for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition that impacts as many as 900,000 people in the United States each year. The company has obtained US IDE approval for the QUADRA-PE study, which is assessing the Katana™ Thrombectomy System for patients with acute pulmonary embolism. In parallel, Akura is creating NavIQ™, a software platform that converts CT angiograms into 3D pulmonary vascular models to improve visualization, procedural planning, and clot assessment, with the goal of increasing safety, effectiveness, and ease of use. The company has also closed a $53 million first tranche of Series C funding, led by the Qatar Investment Authority, to support a joint venture and the establishment of a new R&D and manufacturing center in Doha, Qatar.

About Shifamed

Shifamed, founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, is a privately held medical device innovation platform focused on creating new products that address unmet clinical needs in the rapidly advancing cardiology and ophthalmology markets.

Role Overview

Akura Medical is looking for a highly capable and driven Principal Software Engineer to help design, build, and integrate advanced medical imaging systems. This is a technical leadership position where you will solve complex engineering challenges, work closely with cross-functional teams, and help deliver imaging technologies that comply with regulatory expectations and improve patient care. The position is full time and based on site at the company’s new R&D facility in Doha, Qatar.

What You Will Do

• Lead work on the architecture, design, and integration of medical image processing systems, with attention to scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance such as FDA and ISO 13485.
• Create and improve imaging algorithms, visualization tools, and related software components.
• Work in close coordination with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to keep technical outputs aligned with program goals.
• Carry out feasibility analysis, risk evaluation, and trade-off studies to support design choices.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers on good practices in design, coding, and testing.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and partners on imaging-focused initiatives.
• Develop test plans and run verification and validation activities.
• Prepare and contribute to technical documentation, including materials used in regulatory submissions.
• Keep up with current medical imaging trends and emerging technologies, and recommend improvements or new methods.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in the design and development of medical imaging systems.
• Strong understanding of imaging modalities such as X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound, along with image processing algorithms.
• Hands-on software development experience using tools and languages such as MATLAB, Python, and C++, plus visualization and hardware integration work.
• Prior exposure to UI technologies including VTK and Qt/QML.
• Experience building cloud-based imaging applications and incorporating AI/ML techniques for computer vision or medical imaging use cases.
• Good knowledge of regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards, including ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and FDA requirements.
• A history of technical contributions such as patents, publications, or conference presentations in medical imaging.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Important Notice

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Final compensation will depend on job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, education, and any relevant training or certifications.

Candidates should note that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or make offers through mobile web chat applications. Any suspicious activity should be reported to hr@shifamed.com.