Sr. AI/Data Science Engineer

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior AI/Data Science Engineer to advance AI-driven solutions in CST Research & Technology, focusing on imaging, navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedures. You will collaborate across engineering, clinical stakeholders and ensure rigorous experimental validation.

The role emphasizes algorithm innovation, proof-of-concept development, and assessing feasibility for early-stage research within medical technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a related Master's degree.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience developing and evaluating AI/ML or statistical models.
• Experience using computing frameworks, data analysis platforms, or modeling environments.
• Experience in machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify, evaluate, and validate AI, ML, DL, and generative AI approaches.
• Develop algorithms and proof-of-concept solutions to assess technical feasibility.
• Analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using statistical modeling and ML techniques.
• Design experiments, establish evaluation criteria, and benchmark algorithm performance.
• Develop software and analytical tools that support data processing and model development.
• Apply AI and computer vision methods to imaging, navigation, robotics, or image-guided procedures.
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to define technical problems and communicate findings.
• Document research activities, experimental results, and technical recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML model development

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years OR Master's degree in related field

Tools

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is one of Medtronic's largest and most innovative portfolios, focused on advancing technologies that support spine, cranial, navigation, and robotic-assisted procedures. Within CST Research & Technology (R&T), the Robotics and Navigation Technology Development Center evaluates emerging technologies, conducts early-stage feasibility research, and develops next-generation capabilities that may support future surgical navigation, imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions.

This role is part of a multidisciplinary team working across artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, medical imaging, and navigation technologies.

As a Senior AI/Data Science Engineer, you will investigate complex technical challenges and develop AI-driven solutions that support early-stage research and technology development. This role is focused on algorithm innovation, experimentation, proof-of-concept development, and technical feasibility assessment in areas including medical imaging, surgical navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify, evaluate, and validate artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI approaches.
• Develop algorithms and proof-of-concept solutions to assess technical feasibility and future application opportunities.
• Analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Design experiments, establish evaluation criteria, and benchmark algorithm performance.
• Develop software and analytical tools that support data processing, model development, and technical investigations.
• Apply AI and computer vision methods to imaging, navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedure applications.
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to define technical problems and communicate findings.
• Document research activities, experimental results, and technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience developing and evaluating AI, machine learning, or statistical models.
• Experience in machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development.
• Experience using computing frameworks, data analysis platforms, or modeling environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agentic AI concepts.
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with medical imaging, surgical navigation, robotics, or image-guided procedures.
• Experience with registration, calibration, localization, tracking, or coordinate frame transformations.
• Experience in healthcare, medical technology, or regulated technical environments.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business