Principal Engineer, AI and Machine Learning Software

Vios Medical; Woodbury (MN); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays and浮动

401(k) employer match

Hybrid working schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible and health spending accounts

Job summary

Murata Vios is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in AI and Machine Learning to lead architecture and hands-on development for AI/ML technologies in medical devices. This role includes defining technical direction, producing scalable AI platforms, and ensuring regulatory compliance across ISO 13485 and HIPAA obligations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-enabled products, evaluate new technologies, and drive transition from research to production

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 7+ years or Master's with 15+ years in CS, software, ML, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience developing deep learning models using CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, transformers for biomedical data.
• Experience with MLOps: experiment tracking, CI/CD, automated training, monitoring.
• Deploy AI/ML models on cloud and container tech (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, ONNX, TensorRT).
• Knowledge of explainable AI (XAI), AI risk management, validation for regulated healthcare devices.
• DSP/time-series signal processing; wavelet analysis is a plus.
• Foundation models/LLMs/RAG/multimodal AI is a plus.
• MATLAB, Linux, Python proficiency.
• OS/architecture best practices: OO design, testing, Git, Agile.
• FDA/ISO13485 knowledge for medical devices.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of scalable AI platforms and ML systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI/ML engineers.
• Lead reviews and key architectural decisions for AI-enabled products.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies for competitive advantage.
• Define long-term AI/ML technology strategy and product roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI/ML models into existing frameworks.
• Design and develop ML algorithms for medical data to support diagnostics and predictions.
• Develop scalable AI/ML pipelines from research to production with reproducibility.
• Optimize deep learning models for biomedical signals and images.
• Validate models for robustness and regulatory compliance.
• Preprocess and analyze large biomedical datasets with privacy compliance.
• Ensure ISO13485 and regulatory compliance in testing and validation.
• Create technical docs like design specs and testing protocols.

Skills

Deep learning architectures knowledge

AI risk management

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Regulatory understanding

Foundation models / LLMs

Python

Linux

Git & Agile

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

PhD with 7+ years or MS with 15+ years in CS/ML/biomedical engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

ONNX

TensorRT

MATLAB

Job description

Murata Vios is a global medical device company dedicated to creating a paradigm shift in the way healthcare is delivered. Through the utilization of our internet-of-things medical-grade sensors and virtual patient care services, we plan to lower the cost of healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Murata Vios is seeking qualified individuals who contribute to our vision through sound product development engineering practices and passionate sales and marketing leadership.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

Murata Vios is looking for a talented and motivated Principal Engineer specializing in AI and Machine Learning (ML). This role combines technical leadership with hands‑on development, defining the technical direction for AI/ML technologies. The AI & MI Principal Engineer designs, develops, and deploys innovative algorithms that enhance our medical devices and improve patient outcomes. This position works alongside cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while adhering to regulatory standards.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Woodbury, Minnesota

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable AI platforms and production of ML systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI/ML engineers.
• Lead technical reviews and make key architectural decisions for AI‑enabled products.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging AI technologies that provide competitive advantage.
• Partner with product management, clinical teams, quality, regulatory affairs, and software engineering to define long‑term AI/ML technology strategy and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI/ML models into existing software frameworks and ensure seamless operation of medical device systems.
• Design and develop machine learning algorithms that analyze medical data (e.g., images, biosignals) to support diagnostic and predictive capabilities.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML pipelines from research through production, ensuring reproducibility, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop and optimize deep learning models for biomedical signal, time‑series, and medical image analysis.
• Evaluate, validate, and optimize models for robustness, interpretability, and regulatory compliance.
• Collect, preprocess, and analyze large biomedical datasets, ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Optimize existing machine learning models for performance, accuracy, and efficiency; conduct testing and validation according to regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485).
• Prepare technical documentation such as design specifications, testing protocols, and user manuals in compliance with medical device regulations.
• Keep abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and best practices as well as regulatory changes pertinent to the medical device industry.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements for deployed models and algorithms based on user feedback and performance monitoring.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• Ph.D. with 7+ years or Master’s degree with 15+ years of relevant industry experience in computer science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing deep learning models using architectures such as CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, transformers, and other modern techniques for biomedical signal, time‑series, and medical image analysis.
• Experience with MLOps practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, CI/CD for machine learning, automated training pipelines, and monitoring model performance in production.
• Experience deploying AI/ML models using cloud platforms and containerized technologies such as AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, ONNX, or TensorRT.
• Knowledge of explainable AI (XAI), model interpretability, AI risk management, and validation practices for regulated healthcare and medical device applications.
• Experience in digital signal processing (DSP), signal conditioning, feature extraction, time‑series analysis, and statistical signal processing. Experience with wavelet analysis and frequency‑domain techniques is preferred.
• Experience with foundation models, large language models (LLMs), retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), or multimodal AI applications is a plus.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Linux, Python.
• Experience with software engineering best practices, including object‑oriented design, code reviews, unit and integration testing, version control (Git), and Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485), and compliance requirements applicable to medical devices.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills with a strong analytical mindset.

Other

Minimum Salary: $140,967.00

Maximum Salary: $160,000.00

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.

Create a better life for patients, clinicians, and hospital administrators by joining the Murata Vios team. Murata Vios offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabilities/Veterans