Sr. Scientist, Computational Imaging

Cleerly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 186,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid benefits

Employee perks

Job summary

A pioneering healthcare technology company in New York seeks a Senior Scientist to drive the design and validation of innovative clinical workflows for heart disease diagnosis. You will lead efforts integrating advanced imaging technologies while collaborating with top academic and clinical institutions. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have significant experience in AI-driven medical imaging, programming, and regulatory submissions. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including stock options and a bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of postdoc and/or industry experience in relevant field.
• R&D experience in medical image processing.
• Proven track record of publications in top-tier medical imaging venues.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop AI and non-AI algorithms for coronary CT imaging.
• Translate product requirements into algorithmic specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy solutions.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Deep learning for image quality enhancements

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field

Tools

ITK

OpenCV

VTK

Job description

Overview

We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. We are a growing team of engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders with remote work options and offices in Denver, CO; New York, NY; Dallas, TX; and Lisbon, Portugal. Some roles may require on-site presence.

About Cleerly

Cleerly has created a new standard of care for heart disease through value-based, AI-driven precision diagnostic solutions to help prevent heart attacks. Our technology enables comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis in heart arteries and is supported by extensive clinical experience. We collaborate digitally using Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom. Role or department-specific technology needs will be listed in the job description. Travel is required for some team meetings and cross-functional projects, typically once per month or once per quarter; for some roles (e.g., sales or external-facing), travel could be up to 90% of the time.

Cleerly is committed to safe and effective medical software, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of products and processes to manage risk across the software lifecycle. Understanding this role’s relevance is critical to Cleerly’s quality objectives.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to lead the design, development, and validation of innovative clinical workflows that can directly impact diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. In this senior-level role, you will architect a cutting-edge product that integrates existing technologies while advancing innovation in cardiac vascular imaging. You will also represent the company in strategic research collaborations with leading academic and clinical institutions, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and cardiovascular health.

About The Team

You will join our Computational Imaging team, where we develop sophisticated algorithms to enhance medical imaging quality and clinical value. We create software components to correct artifacts, standardize data, and ensure precision before final analysis, improving reliability and accuracy of Cleerly’s regulated products.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop state-of-the-art AI and non-AI algorithms for coronary CT imaging applications.
• Translate product and clinical requirements into algorithmic specifications in collaboration with Product and Clinical teams.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), De Novo, PCCP), including generating evidence and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI and non-AI solutions in clinical practice.
• Communicate findings and strategy to internal stakeholders through technical documentation, presentations, and demos.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patents and scientific publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, or related field, with 3+ years of postdoc and/or industry experience; OR an M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• R&D experience in medical image processing with subject matter expertise in deep learning for image quality enhancements, optical flow analysis, and CT harmonization.
• Proven track record of publications in top-tier medical imaging or computer vision venues (e.g., MICCAI, IEEE TMI, CVPR, Medical Image Analysis).
• Strong experience in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Experience with ITK, OpenCV, VTK.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in AI-based medical device development or clinical deployment.
• Experience supporting FDA regulatory submissions for ML-based software, including De Novo, 510(k), and PCCP pathways.
• Deep domain knowledge in cardiovascular imaging and CT interpretation workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range varies by location and is aligned to market benchmarks. Location-based adjustments may apply. Final compensation is determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity. This role is eligible for a 15% target annual bonus, with base salary and Total Target Compensation (TTC) ranges as follows:

• Base Salary: $186,000 - $212,000
• TTC: $214,000 - $245,000

Stock options, paid benefits, and employee perks are part of total rewards.

Working at Cleerly

• Values: Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Remarkable, Teamwork (HEART)

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply; diverse experiences are welcome. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change. Cleerly is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected status. For more information see our privacy policy. All official emails will come from @cleerlyhealth.com.