User Interface Designer

Job Title-UI-UX Developer - Medical Device SoftwarePosition OverviewWe are seeking a Senior UI/UX Developer to design and develop the user interface for a surgical robotics application. This role requires creating intuitive, safe, and compliant interfaces that surgeons will use in high-stakes operating room environments.Technical Core RequirementsEssential Skills (Must-Have)UI Development Technologies:WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation): 4+ years advanced experience XAML markup and styling Custom controls and user controls Data binding and MVVM pattern Dependency properties and attached properties WPF animation and transitionsC#.NET: 4+ years’ experience with UI layer developmentMVVM Architecture: Deep understanding of Model-View-View Model patternData Binding: Complex binding scenarios, value converters, multi-bindingDesign Styling:XAML Styling: Custom themes, control templates, resource dictionaries Vector Graphics: Creating and implementing medical icons and symbols Color Theory: Understanding of medical interface color standards Typography: Readable fonts for medical environmentsResponsive Design: Adaptable layouts for different screen sizesMedical Interface Specific: Touch Interface Design: Large touch targets, gesture support High-Contrast Design: Visibility in various lighting conditions Error State Design: Clear error messaging and recovery paths Status Indication: Real-time system status visualization Accessibility Standards: ADA compliance, keyboard navigationPreferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)Advanced WPF Technologies:Custom Control Development: Building reusable medical UI components3DIntegration: Embedding 3D viewports(VTK) within WPF layoutsMulti-monitor Support: Handling multiple displays in surgical environments Hardware Integration: Touch screens, specialized medical input devices Performance Optimization: UI virtualization, efficient renderingDesign Tools:Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD: Prototyping and design collaborationIllustrator: Creating medical icons and vector assets After Effects: Motion graphics for UI animations Blend for Visual Studio: XAML design toolsMedical Software Experience: Medical Device UI Standards: IEC 62366-1 (usability engineering) Surgical Workflow Understanding: OR environment constraints Medical Imaging Interfaces: DICOM viewer experience Alarm Management: IEC 60601-1-8 alarm standards Sterilizable Interface Design: Cleanable surfaces, sealed designsExperience RequirementsProfessional Experience: 2-3 years total UI/UX development experience 2+ years WPF application development 1+year medical device or healthcare software experience Experience with mission-critical applications (healthcare, aerospace, industrial) Real-time application interfaces with low-latency requirementsProject Portfolio: Complex WPF Applications: Multi-window, data-intensive interfaces Medical/Healthcare Interfaces: Patient safety-critical applications Touch-First Interfaces: Tablet or kiosk applications 3DIntegration Projects: Embedding 3D content in 2D interfaces Regulatory Compliance Projects: FDA, CE marking experienceMedical Device Domain KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance:IEC 62366-1: Usability engineering for medical devicesIEC 62304: Medical device software lifecycle (UI aspects)FDA Human Factors Guidance: Medical device interface requirements ISO 14971: Risk management for medical device interfaces IEC 60601-1-8: Alarm systems in medical electrical equipmentMedical Environment Understanding: Sterile Field Awareness: Interface design for sterile environments Surgical Workflow: Understanding of OR procedures and timing Emergency Procedures: Fail-safe interface design Multi-user Scenarios: Surgeon, nurse, technician interface needs Stress Testing: Interface usability under high-pressure situationsHealthcare Software Standards: HIPAA Compliance: Patient data privacy in UI design Cybersecurity: Secure interface design principles Interoperability: HL7, DICOM integration considerations Validation Requirements: UI testing for medical devicesSpecific UI/UX CapabilitiesMedical Interface Design: Alarm Prioritization: Visual hierarchy for critical alerts Status Dashboards: Real-time system monitoring interfaces Error Recovery Design: Clear paths to resolve system issues Confirmation Dialogs: Multi-step verification for critical actions Progress Indicators: Long-running operation feedbackSurgical Application Specific: 3DModel Interaction: Controls for rotating, zooming, cross-sectioning Robot Control Interfaces: Intuitive robotic movement controls Patient Data Integration: Seamless display of patient information Imaging Integration: CT/MRI data visualization interfaces Procedure Planning: Step-by-step surgical workflow interfacesUsability Engineering: User Research: Conducting studies with medical professionals Heuristic Evaluation: Medical interface usability assessment Task Analysis: Breaking down surgical procedures into UI requirements Prototype Testing: Rapid iteration with medical users Accessibility Testing: Ensuring compliance with medical accessibility standardsTechnical SpecificationsPerformance Requirements: Real-time Responsiveness: Memory Efficiency: Optimal resource usage for long procedures Multi-threading: Non-blocking UI for background operations Error Handling: Graceful degradation and recoveryIntegration Requirements: VTK 3D Integration: Embedding 3D visualizations in WPF Hardware Integration: Medical devices, robotic controllers Database Connectivity: Patient data and surgical records Network Communication: Real-time data updatesSample DeliverablesDesign Artifacts: User Journey Maps: Complete surgical procedure workflows Wireframes: Low-fidelity interface layouts High-Fidelity Mockups: Pixel-perfect UI designs Interactive Prototypes: Clickable interface demonstrations Style Guides: Medical interface design standardsDevelopment Artifacts: Custom WPF Controls: Reusable medical UI components XAML Templates: Consistent styling across application Animation Libraries: Smooth transitions and feedback Validation Framework: Input validation for medical data Accessibility Implementation: Screen reader and keyboard supportTeam CollaborationCross-Functional Work: Clinical Team: Working directly with surgeons and OR staff 3DVisualization Team: Integrating VTK components QA Team: Usability testing and validation Regulatory Team: Ensuring compliance documentation Product Management: Translating requirements into designsDocumentation Requirements:Design Rationale: Justification for UI decisionsUsability Testing Reports: Evidence of user validationInterface Specifications: Detailed technical documentationRisk Analysis: UI-related risk assessmentsChange Control: Managing UI updates in regulated environment