Robotics AI Engineer, Applications & Engineering Productivity

smithnephew

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching
Discounted Stock Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal Time Off
Health Insurance
Parental Leave
Mentorship

Job summary

Smith+NEPhew is seeking a Robotics Engineer to advance the CORI robotic surgery platform by designing and deploying AI-powered capabilities that improve patient outcomes and engineering productivity. The role sits at the intersection of robotics, software, ML, and medical innovation, with hybrid work options.

The candidate will implement AI tools, contribute to software architecture, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, quality, and regulatory requirements while collaborating

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Bachelor's with 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ with production-quality software experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI, machine learning, LLMs, AI agents, or related technologies.
  • Knowledge of SDLC processes, Agile methodologies, and modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-powered features for the CORI robotic surgery platform.
  • Apply ML, Generative AI, CV, and data-driven techniques to enhance functionality and UX.
  • Develop services, APIs, and workflows that integrate AI into products and engineering applications.
  • Support prototyping, evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI solutions.
  • Implement and support AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitLab Duo, Copilot.

Skills

Python
C++
Generative AI
Machine Learning
LLMs
AI agents
Agile
Software practices

Education

Master's degree in CS/Robotics/AI/SE
Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

Tools

Azure OpenAI
Cursor
GitLab Duo
Copilot

Job description

Smith+NEPhew is seeking a Robotics Engineer to advance the CORI robotic surgery platform by designing and deploying AI-powered capabilities that improve patient outcomes and engineering productivity. The role sits at the intersection of robotics, software, ML, and medical innovation, with hybrid work options.

The candidate will implement AI tools, contribute to software architecture, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, quality, and regulatory requirements while collaborating

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