Staff Scientist, Imaging Systems

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Scientist to lead the design, development, validation of innovative clinical workflow that can directly impact the diagnosis and treatment for heart disease. In this senior-level role, you are responsible for architecting a cutting-edge product that integrates our existing technologies while pushing the boundary of innovation in cardiac vascular imaging.

You will also represent the company in strategic research collaborations with leading academic and clinical institutions, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and cardiovascular health.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state-of-the-art AI and non-AI algorithms for coronary CT/fluoroscopy imaging applications.
• Implement efficient and robust image processing pipeline to solve challenging problems in low latency environments.
• Translate product and clinical requirements into algorithmic specifications in collaboration with Product and Clinical teams.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), De Novo, PCCP), including generating evidence and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI and non-AI based solutions in clinical practice.
• Communicate findings and strategy to internal stakeholders and leadership through clear technical documentation, presentations, and demos.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patents and scientific publications.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of technical excellence and scientific rigor.

Requirements

• PhD. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, or a related technical field, with 5+ years combined postdoc and/or industry experience; OR an M.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Applied AI/DL research for medical imaging diagnostics and analysis, classical image processing algorithm, optical flow analysis, 2D&3D rigid/deformable image registration.
• Proven track record of successful product delivery in medical imaging domain.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience of developing and applying graph processing or GNN(graph neural network).
• Prior experience with ITK, OpenCV, VTK, CMake, Slicer is a plus.
• Prior experience with cardiac motion modelling or tracking is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-functional, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Experience with medical imaging software and hardware.

Qualifications

• PhD. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, or a related technical field, with 5+ years combined postdoc and/or industry experience; OR an M.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Applied AI/DL research for medical imaging diagnostics and analysis, classical image processing algorithm, optical flow analysis, 2D&3D rigid/deformable image registration.
• Proven track record of successful product delivery in medical imaging domain.
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience of developing and applying graph processing or GNN(graph neural network).
• Prior experience with ITK, OpenCV, VTK, CMake, Slicer is a plus.
• Prior experience with cardiac motion modelling or tracking is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-functional, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Benefits

Clearly offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $234,000 to $271,000, a 15% target annual bonus, and opportunities for stock options and paid benefits. Our company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and respected.

Pay

The base salary range for this role varies by location and is aligned to market benchmarks. Candidates located in higher-cost labor markets, including California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC represent the middle to high end of the range, while candidates located in all other U.S. locations represent the low to middle end of the range.

Schedule

Our company is committed to providing a flexible schedule that accommodates both remote and on-site work. Travel is required for some team meetings and cross-function projects, typically once per month or once per quarter, for some roles like sales or external facing roles, travel could be up to 90% of the time.