
The Future of Microsurgery is Robotics and AI. Horizon Surgical Systems, founded in 2021 by experts in ophthalmology and medical robotics, is at the forefront of innovation in microsurgery. Our groundbreaking product, Polaris, leverages state-of-the-art robotics, advanced medical imaging, and AI to extend the capabilities of surgeons beyond their current limitations. With a foundation rooted in academic excellence and a vision for the future, Horizon is committed to revolutionize global healthcare through technological innovation, bringing a new era of precision, enhanced outcomes, and safety to eye care.

The Future of Microsurgery is Robotics and AI. Horizon Surgical Systems, founded in 2021 by experts in ophthalmology and medical robotics, is at the forefront of innovation in microsurgery. Our groundbreaking product, Polaris, leverages state-of-the-art robotics, advanced medical imaging, and AI to extend the capabilities of surgeons beyond their current limitations. With a foundation rooted in academic excellence and a vision for the future, Horizon is committed to revolutionize global healthcare through technological innovation, bringing a new era of precision, enhanced outcomes, and safety to eye care.
Product: Polaris — AI-supported, imaging-guided micro-robotic platform for ophthalmic microsurgery (investigational)
Founded: 2021
Headcount: 62 employees
Funding: $30M Series A (Oct 2024), total funding reported $30M
Origin: Spun out of UCLA (Stein Eye Institute and Henry Samueli School of Engineering)
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Ophthalmic microsurgery; improving precision, safety, and outcomes in eye surgery.
2021
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
$30,000,000
Participation reported from UC Investments and Main Street Advisors; announced by the company.
“Lead investor: ExSight Ventures; participation from UC Investments and Main Street Advisors”
Open Position – Senior/ Staff/ Principal Mechanical Engineer - Surgical Instruments/Consumables
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon's own capabilities.
We are seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:
In your role as an engineer at Horizon Surgical Systems, you will select components and design systems (hardware and software) as part of a complete product subjected to FDA regulations. Your design will be subject to safety and efficacy requirements .
The level of title will be determined case by case, based on the candidate's qualifications and years of experience: senior engineer, staff engineer, principal engineer or higher.
Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is seeking mechanical engineers with significant experience in medical device product development to contribute to a novel surgical robotic system for ophthalmology.
Qualifications:
Expectations and Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is revolutionizing surgical robotics in ophthalmology.