Sr. AI/Data Science Engineer

SNT Medtronic Navigation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability leave

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior AI/Data Science Engineer within the Cranial and Spinal Technologies portfolio. The role focuses on AI-driven research, algorithm development, and feasibility studies for imaging, navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedures.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team across AI, ML, computer vision, and medical imaging. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience (or a Master’s) and strong Python/SQL skills, plus experience in AI/ML

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.
• For degrees earned outside the U.S., meet 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify, evaluate, and validate AI, ML, DL, and generative AI approaches.
• Develop algorithms and proof-of-concept solutions to assess feasibility and opportunities.
• 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 for data processing and model development.
• Apply AI and computer vision to imaging, navigation, robotics, or image-guided procedures.
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to define problems and communicate findings.
• Document research activities, results, and recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML modeling

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Medical imaging software

Registration/Calibration tools

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.
• 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.

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.

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 needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$138,400.00 - $207,600.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program)

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives.

Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are.

Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need.

Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You’re shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.