OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundationin signal ...
Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms
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$170K - $220K/yr
PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy5+ years of experience in commercial software developmentExperience in medical imaging ...
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Advanced degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or related biomedical science (PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ... Familiarity with radiographic and ultrasound imaging techniques. * Ability to teach basic ...
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Advanced degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or related biomedical science (PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ... Familiarity with radiographic and ultrasound imaging techniques. * Ability to teach basic ...
Advanced degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or related biomedical science (PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ... Familiarity with radiographic and ultrasound imaging techniques. * Ability to teach basic ...
Advanced degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or related biomedical science (PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ... Familiarity with radiographic and ultrasound imaging techniques. * Ability to teach basic ...
Advanced degree in Anatomy, Physiology, or related biomedical science (PhD, MD, DO, PA, or ... Familiarity with radiographic and ultrasound imaging techniques. * Ability to teach basic ...
Sr Image Processing & Computer Vision Engineer (MedTech, ophthalmology, or precision imaging domain)
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$117K - $161K/yr
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OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundation in signal ...
OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in electrical ... data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics * Strong foundation in signal ...
Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms
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PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy * 5+ years of experience in commercial software development * Experience in medical imaging ...
Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms
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PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to ultrasound imaging or therapy * 5+ years of experience in commercial software development * Experience in medical imaging ...
MR Physicist
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Staff Software Engineer, GPU Algorithms
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PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging * Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development * 8 or more years of ...
Software Manager, Imaging and AI
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PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging * Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development * 8 or more years of ...
Software Manager, Imaging and AI
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$180K - $240K/yr
PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging * Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development * 8 or more years of ...
Software Manager, Imaging and AI
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$180K - $240K/yr
PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development 8 or more years of ...
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Software Manager, Imaging and AI
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$180K - $240K/yr
PhD in Electrical/Biomedical engineering with a dissertation topic related to medical imaging Knowledge of ultrasound physics, beamforming, simulation and algorithm development 8 or more years of ...
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| Required Credentials | PhD in Biomedical Ultrasound or related field | Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Work Environment | Research labs, academia, industry R&D | Hospitals, clinics, outpatient imaging centers |
| Industry Usage | Research, product development, academia | Patient imaging and diagnostics |
The main difference is that a Phd Biomedical Ultrasound focuses on research, development, and advanced applications in ultrasound technology, often in academic or industry settings. In contrast, a Medical Sonographer performs diagnostic imaging on patients in clinical environments. Both roles require knowledge of ultrasound principles, but their work settings and career goals differ significantly.
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Posted 20 days ago
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Job description
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.
A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
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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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.
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).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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