Senior Data Engineer

Ukg Medtronic Uk Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 77.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medtronic in Edinburgh is seeking a versatile Data Engineer to design, architect, and manage complex data pipelines supporting AI and algorithm development.

You will own the data lifecycle from collection to validation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help shape the data infrastructure powering world-class patient monitoring technologies.

Formación

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related field.
• Strong database architecture, design, and management skills.
• Proven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and scalable data workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end data lifecycle from study data collection to validation trials.
• Design and manage scalable data infrastructure across trials, sensors, and HPC.
• Maintain data storage, access, security, and backups.
• Develop data manipulation, processing, and testing tools for data quality.
• Define data architecture and engineering best practices across R&D.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and researchers to align data systems with project goals.
• Enable reliable data usage for AI, ML, and signal processing applications.
• Drive data architecture decisions and continuous improvements in R&D.

Conocimientos

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT pipelines

CI/CD

Data engineering

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Engineering/Physics/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

CI/CD tools

Descripción del empleo

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 Life

We’re a high-performing Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm team based in Edinburgh, supporting both novel sensor research and the enhancement of mature, field-deployed products. Our team is part of the Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit, headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. ACM is committed to driving innovation and long-term growth through excellence in research and commercialization.

We’re looking for a versatile and passionate Data Engineer to join our cutting-edge R&D team. In this role, you’ll design, architect, and manage complex research data pipelines that drive innovation across multiple projects: from early-stage exploratory research to the development of world‑class patient monitoring technologies.

You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment, contributing across the full data lifecycle and collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Your broad technical expertise and hands‑on approach will help shape the data infrastructure that powers our AI and algorithm development efforts.

This role will be based in our Edinburgh office

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end data lifecycle, from clinical study data collection to clinical validation trials.
• Design and manage scalable data infrastructure across clinical trials, sensor platforms, and HPC environments.
• Maintain and optimize data storage, access, security, and backup systems.
• Develop data manipulation, processing, and testing tools to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Define and implement data architecture, engineering best practices, and standards across R&D.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, researchers, and cross‑functional teams to align data systems with project goals.
• Enable reliable, efficient data usage for AI, machine learning, and signal processing applications.
• Drive data architecture decisions and continuous improvements in a dynamic R&D environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in database architecture, design, and management.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and scalable data workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, or other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical devices, sensor technologies, or algorithm development.
• Understanding of signal processing techniques.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks.
• Exposure to computer vision and image processing.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Working proficiency in C++, C#, or MATLAB.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 76,800.00 GBP - 115,200.00 GBP | The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job‑related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).