AI/Data Science Engineer I (Northridge, CA) at Medtronic in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Nov 2024

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
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

As a member of the Data Science & Analytics team, the Data Scientist will engage in statistical and exploratory analysis of datasets such as medical devices data (e.g. insulin pumps and glucose sensors) and smart wearable devices, alongside patient contextual data, and use the insights to guide and inform business decision making and operational changes.

This role will partner effectively with multiple cross-functional internal stakeholders and product managers to identify business opportunities and product features, work with data engineers to define need for technology infrastructure, and implement CI/CD pipelines following best practices.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

This position is onsite in Northridge, CA (Hybrid/3 days week)

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

• Well versed in exploratory and statistical analysis of large datasets using Python (including NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, SciPy, Anaconda)


• Experience with structured (SQL) databases and querying best practices


• Write and peer-review Python code, with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability, on code repositories using Git (GitHub and GitLab).


• Familiarity with cloud computing and storage technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS)


• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather needs and define requirements


• Have a high degree of initiative, self-motivation and curiosity; successfully work on projects in a deadline driven environment; possess strong engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced team environment.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or similar field

Nice to Have

• Robust and in-depth knowledge of Python, SQL, and/or other language used for analytics


• Proficiency with relational database technologies


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; open to presenting information to cross functional audiences and leadership teams.


• Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related field


• Experience writing production-level code


• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally within medical devices; medical data analytics (examples include data discovery, pattern recognition, machine learning and data modeling algorithms)


• Understanding of FDA regulations including (ISO) 13485


• Experience in CI/CD and DevOps practices


• Experience in key AWS services like S3, EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, Sagemaker


• Experience in NoSQL technologies including graph, document, and key-value data storage technologies


• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)

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):$95,200.00 - $142,800.00

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).

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.