Job Description

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location: Halifax, NS

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required.

What’s the role?

Join ZEISS Meditec- AudioOptics as a Signal Processing & Algorithms Engineer and become an integral part of our pioneering ETP R&D hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by innovation. If you have a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to advancing medical technology through exceptional design and implementation, this role is perfect for you.

As a Signal Processing & Algorithms Engineer specializing in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop, optimize, and implement algorithms to convert raw optical interference data into high-resolution 2D and 3D images that consistently exceed customer expectations. You will spearhead interdisciplinary projects of varying complexity, ensuring that deliverables meet specifications, timelines, and budgetary targets. Your work will encompass the design, optimization, and validation OCT signal processing and image reconstruction algorithms.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with colleagues in R&D, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and marketing to achieve project objectives and deliver high‑value solutions.

• Data Acquisition & Signal Processing: Continuously enhance phase‑sensitive OCT algorithms to convert raw interferograms from photodetectors into high‑fidelity anatomical images (e.g., background removal, resampling, dispersion compensation, sensitivity optimization, artefact suppression) and functional vibrometry measurements (e.g., segmentation, time-series and frequency-domain analyses, modelling). Develop analysis pipelines to compute image quality figures of merit.

• Real-time Optimization: Drive development efforts from proof-of-concept through optimization for robust, real-time execution on production hardware in the field.
• Documentation and Testing Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, protocols, work instructions, and release notes. Ensure full traceability from requirements through verification results, and support risk analyses (e.g., FMEA) and design history/change control.
• Project Management: Contribute in project planning and execution, including timeline and cost estimations.
• Verification and Validation: Support the verification and validation of both hardware and software designs to ensure performance, safety, and compliance.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, as well as project and product management, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams.
• External Interaction: Engage with vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies, as required.

Do you qualify?

• Educational Background: Degree in software engineering, physics, computer science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Professional Experience Minimum of five years in a signal processing-focused role, ideally in OCT, optical/computational imaging, or related medical imaging field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong appreciation for well-specified and documented algorithms. Background in test and behaviour-driven development. Working knowledge of optical systems and interferometry, with familiarity in Swept Source OCT.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in C++, CUDA, Python/MATLAB.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within global, interdisciplinary teams, and fostering a cooperative, productive work environment. Adept at clearly conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Language Skills Proficiency in English, with basic German language skills considered an asset.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with medical device regulations, particularly software development design controls and configuration management.

Working Environment:

• Onsite Collaboration: As part of our lean R&D team, onsite work in our Halifax office during regular hours is essential for collaborative success.
• Travel Opportunities: Occasional travel may be required to other ZEISS locations, including Oberkochen, Germany and California, USA.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• RRP
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• The list goes on! 

As part of our recruitment process, we currently do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess applications or make hiring decisions. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jo Anne Mittelman

As part of our recruitment process, we currently do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess applications or make hiring decisions. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Accommodation

ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.