Jr. Software Engineer at Koh Young America, Inc. – San Diego, California

Job Description

Koh Young Technology

Koh Young Technology, founded in 2002 in Seoul, South Korea, is the world leader in 3D measurement and inspection technology used in the production of micro-electronics assemblies. Using patented 3D technology, Koh Young provides best-in-class products in Solder Paste Inspection(SPI) and Automated Optical Inspection(AOI) for electronics manufacturers worldwide.

Currently, Koh Young is collaborating with top medical schools and hospitals in the US, Korea, and Japan to develop innovative neurosurgical robot systems. With the core technologies developed in-house with the innovation in accuracy, Koh Young is expected to deliver a breakthrough in the field of neurosurgical robots.

In 2025, we successfully obtained FDA clearance for our medical device Geniant Cranial, and we are actively expanding our medical device portfolio.

Koh Young America (KYA)

Located in Duluth, GA, Koh Young America has been serving business partners in North America with sales and technical support since 2010. In addition to KYA’s sales and support for North America, Koh Young Research America was established in 2016 in San Diego, CA as a Research & Development hub for artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies and is also home to a dedicated medical device software team focused on the development of advanced, safety-critical healthcare solutions.

Summary

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Ez-X medical X-ray system development team. This role involves close collaboration with Vision, Control, Mechanical, and X-Ray hardware teams to develop FDA-regulated medical imaging software.

The position primarily focuses on GUI development (C#), C++ platform integration, and business logic implementation using our in-house software platform.
As medical device development is an iterative and highly regulated process, specific tasks and priorities may evolve based on project needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with C++. While prior experience with C# is not required, we are seeking individuals who are highly motivated and eager to learn new technologies.

The Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below describe the primary functions of this role but are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed, provided they are consistent with the employee’s role, skills, and professional experience.

• Develop and maintain C#-based GUI applications for medical X-ray systems
• Integrate algorithms developed by the Vision team into software components
• Implement business logic using the existing C++ software platform
• Display motor angle and system status information received from control boards
• Implement and test TXM board control interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Vision, Control, Mechanical, and X-Ray hardware teams
• Participate in software verification and validation (V&V) activities required for FDA approval
• Identify, analyze, and fix software defects to improve system stability under the guidance of senior engineers
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and test reports in compliance with FDA and internal quality requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 0–3 years of professional software development experience
• Basic knowledge of C++ (classes, memory management, STL)
• Familiarity with Windows-based application development
• US Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or H-1B visa holder

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C# and WPF/WinForms
• Experience with hardware-connected software (motors, sensors, boards)
• Basic understanding of medical imaging or X-ray systems
• Familiarity with multi-threaded programming
• Exposure to FDA or regulated software development environments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on FDA-approved and next-generation medical devices
• Hands-on experience with real medical imaging systems
• Mentorship from senior engineers in medical and imaging domains
• Competitive salary and benefits (US market)
• Long-term career growth in regulated medical software development

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Equal Opportunity

Koh Young America believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Koh Young America is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at kya_support@kohyoung.com.