Staff Algorithms R&D Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, development, and testing of various algorithms, including biometric sensing, signal processing, control and machine learning rhythm identification algorithms used in life-saving wearable medical devices.
• Contribute to strategic planning of product improvements, new product concepts, and algorithm development needs across the business.
• Define technical content for product design including design requirements and specifications, verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports, and risk management files.
• Perform hands-on algorithm development, from exploratory engineering testing and formal validation testing. Author test protocols and reports and obtain cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with the Software Engineering and Information Technology teams to define Cloud-based data architectures for wearable device data and business operations data, including storage, transformations, and interfaces with machine learning algorithms.
• Contribute to the implementation of scalable methods, processes, and tools that accelerate machine learning algorithm development and testing.
• Provide algorithm support during clinical studies and commercial release of new products.
• Provide technical expertise during cross functional engineering activities.
• 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.
• 10 years minimum of relevant industry experience. Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
• Strong experience with digital signal processing concepts such as filtering and frequency analysis.
• Experience with empirical biometric sensing algorithms development.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms highly preferred.
• Strong experience applying advanced mathematical techniques (e.g., linear algebra, statistics, gradient descent, etc.) to solve engineering problems.
• Strong coding skills using Python. Familiarity with MATLAB preferred. Familiarity with C/C++ a plus.
• Experience leading projects within a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with physiological signals such as ECG, PPG, EEG, etc. a plus.
• Experience with AWS Cloud tools for large data processing a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 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