Principal Algorithm Engineer
Medtronic
Principal Algorithm Engineer
Medtronic
Medical device maker advancing therapies
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
The Affera Prism-2 Mapping System is a platform used to map electrical activity in the heart, visualize anatomy, localize catheters, and support treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. A key area of ongoing innovation is the integration of ultrasound imaging with mapping and navigation capabilities toprovidericher procedural insight and enable new clinical workflows.
As a Principal Algorithm Engineer, you will contribute to the research and development of novel signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications. You will playan important rolein advancing ultrasound-enabled capabilities within the Affera Prism-2 platform, working across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to evaluate new concepts and translate them into impactful technical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work on emerging technology in electrophysiology and help shape the future of cardiac intervention.
Primary Responsibilities
Research, design, develop, and evaluate signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications
Assess technical feasibility, performance, and design tradeoffs of new concepts
Implement complex real-time or near-real-time algorithms in software
Analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical data to develop/train algorithms, verify andvalidatethem, and guide technical decision making
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to translate unmet needs into solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentorship in signal processing and algorithm development
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree anda minimum of7years of relevant experience
ORMaster’sdegree witha minimum of5years of relevant experience
OR PhD with3years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics
Strong foundationin signal processing, applied mathematics, and algorithm development
Expertisein image processing or computer vision for complex, noisy, or real-time data, ideally in cardiac ultrasound or medical imaging
Experience with geometric reconstruction, segmentation, labeling, registration, or spatial modeling
Experience applying modern machine learning algorithms to image processing problems
Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or both
Ability to independently develop and evaluate new algorithms in an early-stage technology development environment
Strong quantitative skills in experiment design, validation, and performance analysis products independently to enhance performance ofjobarea. Implements solutions to problems.
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Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
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