Smith & Nephew
Intern Computer Vision Software Engineering
Andover, MA · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future** Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew.
- The Computer Vision Software Engineer Intern will join the Software Engineering team supporting TESSA™ Spatial Surgery, Smith+Nephew's computer-assisted solution for orthopedic surgical navigation.
- Working with experienced engineers, the intern will contribute to real-time computer vision and video software that helps surgeons visualize guidance and anatomical context during procedure planning and execution.
Responsibilities
- Ability to design, implement, test, and clearly document software solutions with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with geographically distributed teams.
- Curiosity about surgical navigation and enthusiasm for understanding how software can support arthroscopy workflows and patient care.
- Follow us on L inkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.
Requirements
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++, or another language through coursework or projects.
- Previous exposure to C++ is an advantage, but it is not required.
- Working knowledge of linear algebra and 3D geometry, including rotations, rigid transforms, and projection.
Nice to have
- Work with experienced mentors to define and complete a focused internship project with a measurable outcome for Smith+Nephew's navigation software.
- Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and agile team practices using Git, GitLab, CI, and standardized or containerized development environments.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
- equivalent project-based experience will also be considered.
- Must be in good academic standing, with a 3.0 minimum GPA preferred.
- Exposure to NVIDIA Jetson, CUDA, Holoscan, or similar GPU or streaming platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with Eigen, Ceres, optimization methods, point clouds, registration, video pipelines, tracking, or augmented-reality overlays is a plus.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical and methodical approach to experimentation and debugging.
Compensation
- The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $27- $32 USD hourly
Benefits
- Coursework or project exposure to computer vision or image processing, such as camera models, image filtering, feature detection, multi-view geometry, tracking, or camera calibration
- Exposure to computer vision libraries or software build tools, such as OpenCV or CMake, is a plus.
- Strong interest in computer vision, medical technology, robotics, augmented reality, or real-time embedded systems.
Company info
- Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future** Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew.
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