Domain Specialist - MR Imaging

0001 National; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Bengaluru is seeking a Domain Specialist for MR Imaging to lead clinical software feature development, architecture, and validation. The role requires deep MR imaging knowledge, strong programming in C++ and Python, and experience in imaging algorithms to improve IQ and workflow.

You will collaborate with Clinical Science, Applications, and product teams, drive end-to-end feature lifecycles, and contribute to RSNA releases with a focus on patient outcomes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in MR Imaging domain.
• Proven experience in developing clinical software features, including design, implementation, and validation.
• Solid foundation in software architecture and system design with the ability to translate clinical needs into scalable solutions.
• Understanding of Autonomous MR concepts, including adaptive imaging, workflow automation, and intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

• MR Domain & Clinical Expertise: Strong understanding of MR imaging principles; translate clinical requirements into software solutions.
• Clinical Feature Development & Delivery: Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced clinical software features for Neuro MR solutions.
• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Develop high-level and detailed software designs aligned with system requirements and reference architectures.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Clinical Science and Clinical Applications teams; align with roadmaps and timelines.
• Innovation & Productivity Enablement: Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve development efficiency and contribute to future roadmap initiatives.

Skills

MR Imaging

Clinical feature development

C++ programming

Python

Imaging algorithms

Autonomous MR concepts

QA & CI/CD

Mentoring

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Job Title: Domain Specialist - MR Imaging

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• MR Domain & Clinical Expertise: Strong understanding of MR imaging principles; Expertise in clinical feature development and image quality (IQ) optimization; Ability to translate clinical requirements into software solutions; Exposure to advanced imaging techniques (e.g., acceleration methods, full FOV imaging, perfusion imaging)
• Clinical Feature Development & Delivery: Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced clinical software features for Neuro MR solutions; Own end-to-end feature lifecycle—from concept and architecture to validation and release readiness; Contribute to yearly clinical releases (e.g., RSNA), ensuring alignment with roadmap and timeline commitments; Drive innovation through prototyping and early clinical validation studies to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Develop high-level and detailed software designs aligned with system requirements and reference architectures; Ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality software implementation in compliance with regulatory and product standards; Lead design reviews, FMEAs, and technical discussions to ensure quality and risk mitigation; Drive improvements in image quality (IQ) through deep domain expertise and collaboration with system engineering teams
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Clinical Science and Clinical Applications teams to refine clinical requirements and validate solutions; Work with program teams, system architects, and product management to align feature development with business and customer needs; Engage with stakeholders to incorporate clinical feedback, expert testing insights, and customer use cases
• Innovation & Productivity Enablement: Leverage advanced tools (e.g., AI-based tooling like Copilot) to improve development efficiency and debugging effectiveness; Contribute to new clinical concepts and future roadmap initiatives (e.g., adaptive imaging, advanced reconstruction techniques); Support early-stage solution development and technology exploration aligned with long-term clinical strategy

Skills and Experience

• 10 to 12 years of experience in MR Imaging domain
• Proven experience in developing clinical software features, including design, implementation, and validation
• Solid foundation in software architecture and system design with the ability to translate clinical needs into scalable solutions
• Strong programming experience in C++ (performance-critical systems) and Python (prototyping and data analysis)
• Experience in imaging algorithms and reconstruction techniques, with a focus on performance and IQ improvement
• Understanding of Autonomous MR concepts, including adaptive imaging, workflow automation, and intelligent systems
• Experience with software quality processes, including test automation, CI/CD, and regulated development environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex system environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and drive technical alignment
• Experience using modern development tools and AI-assisted coding to improve efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and influence teams in a non-hierarchical environment

About Philips

At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we’re taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.

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