Principal Data Scientist at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Job Description:

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills to join our team. The position involves research and development of algorithms related to glucose sensing technology. The individual will work with members of the algorithm team to improve the performance of continuous glucose sensors through the application of machine learning and advanced signal processing techniques, mathematical modeling, and experimentation. The role will involve all aspects of the R&D process, including data gathering, analysis, theory and algorithm development through to validation for regulatory submissions. A successful candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of machine learning and signal processing methodologies and would take part in the full cycle of the development process which includes but is not limited to the design, implementation, debugging, testing and integration with other subsystems. Lastly, the candidate will also be involved in the documentation of such algorithms for regulatory submissions both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Apply principles of machine learning and signal processing, develop algorithms in MATLAB or other software package to test concepts


• Analyze, quantify and visualize large amounts of data to generate verifiable conclusions


• Contribute development projects from investigation through to productization


• Comply with external and internal regulatory requirements


• Write detailed technical and scientific reports and manuscripts


• Apply data analysis results to aid product development decisions and clinical study design


• Collaborate closely with others in the R&D organization

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science, or related discipline with 7+ years of experience (Medical device industry preferred) in algorithm development


• OR, Advanced degree in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science, or related discipline with 4+ years of experience (Medical device industry preferred) in algorithm development

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of and direct experience working with signal processing and machine learning methodologies


• Extensive programming experience with MATLAB and/or Python


• Demonstrated ability to work and lead within a team-based project environment


• Ability to effectively communicate technical information through presentation and through the preparation of technical documentation and/or manuscripts


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals


• Industry or academic experience working with biological signals; preferably in medical devices


• Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to regulatory submissions


• Experience interacting with a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team


• Experience utilizing statistical methods to inform decision making


• Demonstrated ability in managing/supporting multiple projects in a deadline driven environment


• Demonstrated ability in producing written documentation such as specifications, engineering reports, test plans, test procedures, validation plans, and validation reports

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.

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):$152,800.00 - $229,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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 90,000+ 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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

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