Robotics Engineer, AI Applications & Engineering Productivity

smithnephew; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

Life Unlimited. At Smith+NEPhew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join us in shaping the future of robotics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology. As a Robotics Engineer, AI Applications & Engineering Productivity, you will help advance the CORI robotic surgery platform by developing AI powered capabilities that improve patient outcomes while enabling engineering teams to work more effectively. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, software engineering, machine learning, and medical innovation.

This position does not offe r visa sponsorship now or in the future

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI powered features for the CORI robotic surgery platform.
• Apply machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and data driven techniques to enhance product functionality and user experience.
• Develop software services, APIs, and workflows that integrate AI capabilities into existing products and engineering applications.
• Support the prototyping, evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI solutions.
• Implement and support AI assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitLab Duo, Copilot, and related technologies to improve engineering efficiency.
• Build automation and tooling that improve code quality, testing, documentation, traceability, and software development workflows.
• Collaborate on software architecture, system integration, code reviews, and CI/CD initiatives across robotic software and cloud-based systems.
• Ensure AI enabled solutions align with cybersecurity, privacy, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What will you need to be successful?

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ with experience developing production quality software applications.
• Hands on experience with Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, AI agents, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes, Agile methodologies, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Preferred experience with Azure OpenAI, cloud AI platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, robotics, healthcare technologies, or regulated software environments.

You Unlimited.

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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