Senior Data Science and Signal Engineer

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

The Medtronic Diabetes Business is one of the most exciting, dynamic and challenging spaces in medical devices. More than 463 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes and this is expected to reach close to 600 million in 10 years. The diabetes device industry is unique in that technologies available to monitor and manage diabetes are starting to converge with consumer electronics technology. As such, the decision dynamics are evolving; patients have a stronger voice in therapy choice, care is transitioning away from specialists, and the role of artificial intelligence is elevating care.

Engineers are indispensable to achieving our Mission. That’s why we empower you to bring the best of your experience to bear on our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Apply your existing skills and develop new ones, with the training, mentorship and the guidance you need to continue to develop your expertise. With roles in specific business units, as well as at the corporate level, you’re sure to find an opportunity to make an impact that’s right for you.

A Day in the Life

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills to join our team. The position involves research and development of algorithms related to glucose sensing technology. The individual will work with members of the algorithm team to improve the performance of continuous glucose sensors through the application of machine learning and advanced signal processing techniques, mathematical modeling, and experimentation. The role will involve all aspects of the R&D process, including data gathering, analysis, theory and algorithm development through to validation for regulatory submissions. A successful candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of machine learning and signal processing methodologies and would take part in the full cycle of the development process which includes but is not limited to the design, implementation, debugging, testing and integration with other subsystems. Lastly, the candidate will also be involved in the documentation of such algorithms for regulatory submissions both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Apply principles of machine learning and signal processing, develop algorithms in MATLAB or other software package to test concepts
• Analyze, quantify and visualize large amounts of data to generate verifiable conclusions
• Contribute development projects from investigation through to productization
• Comply with external and internal regulatory requirements
• Write detailed technical and scientific reports and manuscripts
• Apply data analysis results to aid product development decisions and clinical study design
• Collaborate closely with others in the R&D organization
• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.
• Determines systems software design requirements.
• Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
• Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• PhD/ Postdoc in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science, or related discipline (focus on machine learning), healthcare, medical device application is preferred.
• Knowledge of and direct experience working with machine learning methodologies
• Extensive programming experience with MATLAB and Python
• Extensive experience working with tabular data and time series.
• Experience utilizing statistical methods to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead within a team-based project environment
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information through presentation and through the preparation of technical documentation and/or manuscripts
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Knowledge of and direct experience working with signal processing methodologies.
• Industry or academic experience working with biological signals; preferably in medical devices
• Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to regulatory submissions
• Experience interacting with a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team
• Demonstrated ability in managing/supporting multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Demonstrated ability in producing written documentation such as specifications, engineering reports, test plans, test procedures, validation plans, and validation reports

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.