PRINCIPAL ALGORITHMS & DATA SYSTEMS ENGINEER

THE COMPANY: 

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients.  Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm.  Based in San Francisco and Redwood City, California, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the design, development, and testing of signal processing and control algorithms used in life-saving wearable medical devices.
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of machine learning algorithms used to control life-saving wearable medical devices and to analyze data uploaded from wearable devices to the Cloud.
• Contribute to strategic planning of algorithm development needs across the business.
• Collaborate with the Software Team to define Cloud-based data architectures for wearable device data and business operations needs, including transformations, storage, and interfaces with machine learning algorithms.
• Drive the implementation of scalable methods, processes, and tools that facilitate algorithm development and testing.  
• Define technical content for design documents including design requirements and specifications, design verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports, and risk management files.
• Perform hands-on algorithm testing, including exploratory engineering testing and formal validation testing.  Author test protocols and reports and obtain cross-functional alignment.
• Provide algorithm and data science support during clinical studies and commercial release of new products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the engineering team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.   Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant industry experience.  Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing concepts such as filtering, frequency analysis, linear algebra, etc.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms highly preferred.
• Strong experience applying advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to solve engineering problems.
• Experience with physiological signals such as ECG, PPG, EEG, etc. a plus.
• Excellent coding skills using Python.  Familiarity with MATLAB and/or C/C++ a plus.
• Experience with AWS Cloud tools for large data processing a plus.
• Experience leading projects within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

BENEFITS:

Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Stock Options
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program through PEO

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

• Pay range: $180,000 - $200,000