Intern Computer Vision Software Engineering
Smith & Nephew1 day ago
Andover, MA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Complete a focused internship project with a measurable outcome for Smith+Nephew’s surgical navigation software.
- Develop, test, and maintain real-time computer vision features, including image processing, augmented-reality overlays, tracking, calibration, and geometric computations.
- Prototype algorithms, analyze data, and create validation scripts using MATLAB, Python, Julia, or similar tools.
- Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, Git/GitLab workflows, CI, and standardized or containerized development environments.
- Develop C++ skills and apply medical-software practices related to quality, traceability, risk awareness, and verification.
- Document and present project results and key learnings to engineering stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Collaborate with distributed colleagues and work independently on defined tasks while seeking mentorship and feedback.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent project-based experience may be considered.
- Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, Julia, C++, or another language through coursework or projects, internships, co-ops, jobs, apprenticeships, or research.
- Coursework or project exposure to computer vision or image processing, including topics such as camera models, image filtering, feature detection, multi-view geometry, tracking, or camera calibration.
- Working knowledge of linear algebra and 3D geometry, including rotations, rigid transforms, and projection.
- Exposure to OpenCV or CMake is a plus.
- 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.
- Strong interest in computer vision, medical technology, robotics, augmented reality, or real-time embedded systems, along with analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and learning skills.
- A 3.0 minimum GPA is preferred.
Benefits
- 12-week internship planned to start in May 2027 in Andover, Massachusetts.
- Hybrid schedule anticipated to support regular work with development and test hardware.
- Hands-on, team-customized training, mentorship, and experience developing software in a regulated medical-device environment.
- Anticipated base compensation of $27-$32 USD hourly.
- Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities and promotes inclusion and belonging.
About Smith & Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical-technology company that designs and manufactures devices for orthopaedics, sports medicine, ENT, and advanced wound management. It sells implants, trauma fixation systems, arthroscopy instruments, surgical robotics (such as the CORI system), and wound dressings/therapies to hospitals and surgeons worldwide through direct sales and distributors. Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Watford, UK, it is a public company listed on the London and New York stock exchanges.