Senior Research Engineer

Boston Scientific; California; On-site; USD 89,200 - 169,500; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is looking for a Sr. Research Engineer in California to develop next-generation platforms for the Neuromodulation business. This role is vital to drive innovation through research and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in neuroengineering or related fields, at least 3 years of experience in R&D within the medical device sector, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the Valencia office at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of R&D experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience contributing to early-stage medical device development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute neuromodulation research across literature and clinical domains.
• Perform development activities including data analysis and feature development.
• Contribute to documentation of therapies and systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Collaboration with clients

Strong communication skills

Computational research

Education

Master's degree in neuroengineering or biomedical engineering

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in medical devices

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About the role

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. The Sr. Research Engineer executes R&D activities to develop next-generation platforms for the Neuromodulation business by generating, analyzing and translating scientific data into design inputs. This role applies domain expertise across literature, experimental data, modeling and field learnings to drive innovation from early feasibility through commercialization and post-market support. As an advanced individual contributor, this role provides technical leadership and influence without direct people management responsibility. You will collaborate cross‑functionally across R&D (systems, software, firmware, hardware), quality, clinical, regulatory, marketing, and commercial teams to translate technology capabilities and customer needs into actionable product and therapy recommendations. The role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in the Valencia, CA office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Execute neuromodulation research across literature, bench, computational, preclinical, and exploratory clinical domains.
• Perform development activities including data analysis, feature development, and exploratory design input generation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of next‑generation pain and movement disorder therapies, including neurostimulation systems.
• Support exploratory and technology development phase development through rigorous scientific and engineering practices.
• Develop subject matter expertise to support product development and regulatory approval of state‑of‑the‑art capabilities.
• Build and contribute to collaborations with academic institutions and external partners to advance scientific understanding and product innovation.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of R&D experience in the medical device industry, or Bachelor's and 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry (may consider other regulated industries as relatable experience).
• Demonstrated experience contributing to early‑stage medical device development from concept through feasibility.
• Experience designing and executing computational, preclinical or exploratory clinical research in compliance with regulatory and scientific standards.
• Experience authoring technical documentation.
• Experience collaborating with customers, including physicians and scientists, to gather insights and develop design inputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the medical device industry supporting Class II and III active implantable or neurostimulation systems.
• Experience owning design history file, design controls, and regulatory submission deliverables.
• Experience contributing to intellectual property development and filings.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• First author on a peer‑reviewed publications in a relevant technical or clinical field.
• Experience developing prototypes, tools and algorithms using Python and MATLAB.
• Prior experience within a Boston Scientific division.

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: $ 89,200
• Maximum Salary: $ 169,500

Location

US-CA-Valencia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Scientific Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Certain US-based positions may require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview process if this applies to their role.

Prohibited Substance Testing

This role is safety‑sensitive and subject to prohibited substance testing in compliance with applicable law.