Senior/Principal AI Engineer (AI Framework).

Medtronic; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare technology company in London seeks a Senior/Principal AI Engineer to develop AI frameworks and collaborate in machine learning projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, expertise in Python and Pytorch, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. This position offers a competitive salary along with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Pension scheme

Training possibilities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and build computer vision networks using Pytorch.
• Excellent software engineer with knowledge of good software development practices.
• Knowledge of AI model training and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a common code base for AI models development.
• Improve and optimize how AI models are built and data managed.
• Deliver well-written and high-quality code.

Skills

Computer vision networks

Python

Software development practices

AI model training

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Master or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Pytorch

AWS cloud services

Docker

C++

Job description

Senior/Principal AI Engineer (AI Framework), London

Client: Medtronic

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2412341e14ab

Job Views: 25

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

Acquired by Medtronic – the world’s largest medical device company – in 2019, Digital Technologies is part of the Surgical Robotics operating unit. The company aims to bring safe and standardized surgical care worldwide.

As a Principal AI Engineer, you will develop an AI framework, designing, implementing, and maintaining our internal AI library and tools. You will work with a talented team exploring new concepts through rapid prototyping, collaborating with machine learning engineers, platform engineers, and research experts.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining our AI development codebase
• Redesigning and optimizing AI model development and data management during training
• Collaborating to optimize training cycles and hardware utilization
• Creating high-quality, user-friendly tools to accelerate model development
• Writing clear, maintainable code and presenting findings
• Staying updated with state-of-the-art ML libraries and paradigms

Must Haves

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or related field
• Experience designing computer vision networks with Pytorch
• Proficiency in Python and managing large codebases
• Strong software engineering practices
• Knowledge of AI model training, validation, and optimization frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of AWS services (EKS, ECS) and Docker
• C++ and CUDA experience, including custom kernels/operators
• Distributed AI training and parallel processing skills
• Familiarity with recent Deep Learning and Computer Vision architectures
• Data visualization skills
• Excellent communication skills across diverse teams

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Pension and healthcare discounts
• Training programs
• Employee Assistance and Recognition programs

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and equity, fostering a culture where all employees are valued and respected. We aim to address systemic inequities and promote long-term sustainability, aligning with our mission to bring lifesaving technologies to more people worldwide.