Principal Algorithm Engineer – Imaging / Ultrasound (ML)

MED Medtronic Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. The Principal Algorithm Engineer will contribute to ultrasound-enabled capabilities within the Affera Prism-2 platform, collaborating with engineering, clinical, and research teams to translate new concepts into impactful technical solutions.

The role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating real-time signal and image processing algorithms, mentoring engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master's 5+ years, or PhD 3+ years.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and evaluate signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications
• Assess technical feasibility, performance, and design tradeoffs of new concepts
• Implement complex real-time or near-real-time algorithms in software
• Analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical data to develop/train algorithms, verify and validate them, and guide technical decision making
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to translate unmet needs into solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in signal processing and algorithm development

Skills

Python

C++

Signal processing

Image processing

Machine learning

Algorithms development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Nov 2026.

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 At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The Affera Prism-2 Mapping System is a platform used to map electrical activity in the heart, visualize anatomy, localize catheters, and support treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. A key area of ongoing innovation is the integration of ultrasound imaging with mapping and navigation capabilities to provide richer procedural insight and enable new clinical workflows.

As a Principal Algorithm Engineer, you will contribute to the research and development of novel signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications. You will play an important role in advancing ultrasound-enabled capabilities within the Affera Prism-2 platform, working across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to evaluate new concepts and translate them into impactful technical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work on emerging technology in electrophysiology and help shape the future of cardiac intervention.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and evaluate signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications
• Assess technical feasibility, performance, and design tradeoffs of new concepts
• Implement complex real-time or near-real-time algorithms in software
• Analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical data to develop/train algorithms, verify and validate them, and guide technical decision making
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to translate unmet needs into solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in signal processing and algorithm development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
• #LI-MDT

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics
• Strong foundation in signal processing, applied mathematics, and algorithm development
• Expertise in image processing or computer vision for complex, noisy, or real-time data, ideally in cardiac ultrasound or medical imaging
• Experience with geometric reconstruction, segmentation, labeling, registration, or spatial modeling
• Experience applying modern machine learning algorithms to image processing problems
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or both
• Ability to independently develop and evaluate new algorithms in an early-stage technology development environment
• Strong quantitative skills in experiment design, validation, and performance analysis products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems.

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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$160,800.00 - $241,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.

Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.