Senior Engineer - Advanced Technologies

Zimmer Biomet; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader, seeks a Sr. Engineer for Advanced Technologies in Englewood, CO. The role focuses on developing next-generation surgical tech—from navigation to wearable sensors—and mentoring a growing engineering team.

You will own critical subsystems, drive data-driven development, and collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, and Hardware teams. Hybrid onsite work is required in Englewood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MS/PhD preferred.
• Experience delivering complex software/hardware solutions in medical tech is valued.
• Demonstrated ownership of technical subsystems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead core phases of development for advanced surgical technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Own complex software, hardware, and clinical engineering tasks.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

3-Matic

Fusion 360

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Shape the Future of Surgical Tech: Sr. Engineer – Advanced TechnologiesParagon 28 (Zimmer Biomet) | Englewood, CO

Ready to build the next generation of smart orthopedic solutions? As our Senior Engineer, you will drive the development of cutting-edge clinical tech—from surgical navigation and wearable sensors to intelligent implants and patient-specific planning.If you are a builder who thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and medicine, this is your chance to own complex technical work and mentor a growing team.

What You’ll DoDrive

• Innovation: Lead core phases of the development lifecycle for advanced surgical technologies.

• Collaborate & Mentor: Guide junior engineers and sync with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

• Own the Tech: Take full ownership of complex software, hardware, and clinical engineering tasks.

What You Bring

• Clinical Curiosity: A passion for solving real-world medical problems with data-driven methods.

• Dev Expertise: Strong foundational skills in software or algorithm development.Cross-Domain Agility: The unique ability to bridge the gap between hardware, software, and clinical needs.

• Technical Ownership: Sound engineering judgment and a track record of leading complex projects.

This is a hybrid position requiring weekly onsite presence at our Englewood, Colorado location.

How You'll Create Impact

• Lead development efforts for key components or subsystems of Advanced Technologies programs, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project objectives.

• Define and refine system and subsystem requirements with emphasis on technical feasibility, data quality and availability, interfaces, and measurable performance criteria.

• Independently develop and mature software, algorithms, computational models, and prototype systems from feasibility through increasingly product-relevant implementations.

• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Hardware, and other cross-functional teams in the design, testing, integration, and deployment of innovative technologies.

• Develop and document test strategies and protocols, analyze results, identify root causes, and recommend design improvements.

• Apply requirements-based development and appropriate design controls as technologies progress toward commercial medical products.

• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day engineering guidance.

• Support ongoing research and development initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, identifying technical risks, and designing experiments to reduce uncertainty.

• Manage multiple technical priorities with limited supervision and communicate risks, dependencies, and progress to project stakeholders.

• Participate in surgical observations and clinical collaborations to translate workflow needs and clinical problems into meaningful technical solutions.

Your Background

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) focused on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Science, Robotics, Biomechanics, or related field preferred but not required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of technical projects or subsystems; an advanced degree may offset a portion of industry experience where appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Core Capability Areas

Software & Algorithm Development

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience independently developing and debugging algorithms for data processing, computational modeling, navigation, sensing, or systems control.

Machine Learning & Computer Vision

• Experience applying ML/CV techniques to real-world problems.
• Ability to select appropriate approaches, establish evaluation methods, and understand limitations and failure modes.

Data & Statistical Analysis

• Experience with statistical modeling, data analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively with noisy, incomplete, experimental, or clinical datasets and draw defensible conclusions.

Systems & Product Integration

• Experience developing within larger systems such as surgical navigation, sensors, wearables, robotics, imaging, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of software/hardware interfaces, system-level tradeoffs, and clinical workflow integration.

Medical Device Product Development

• Experience with requirements-based product development and technical documentation.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, 3-Matic, Fusion 360, or similar) is beneficial.
• Exposure to regulated medical-device development and design controls is preferred.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in medical devices, imaging, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to signal processing, biomechanics, sensor data, registration, or patient-specific modeling.
• Ability to lead portions of complex projects independently while contributing to broader program success.
• Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced engineers.
• Strong technical communication and ability to influence decisions within a multidisciplinary team.

Travel Expectations

Up to 10% overnight travel may be required.

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 depending on skills and experience

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