Sr Machine Learning Engineer

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's new robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the
peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. The Ion R&D team is
looking for a gifted engineer to contribute to our PlanPoint software and robot navigation, which together
guide our physician users through the 3D structure of the lung, to take a biopsy at a target location.
As a senior machine learning engineer on the Ion project, you will join a small team of experts in medical
imaging, robotics, and software. You will play a lead technical role, working to conceptualize, design, and
evaluate new solutions for medical image analysis. You will contribute across the product development
life cycle, taking algorithm concepts from initial prototypes to production software.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, start-up-like business unit
• Develop new algorithms and software implementations for image segmentation, classification, registration, etc.
• Prototype and iterate on designs, develop tests, and deliver high-quality software in Python or C++
• Participate in failure mode analysis, to identify and implement robust hazard mitigation strategies
• Maintain practical knowledge of state-of-the-art medical imaging research literature

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree and 6 years experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated expertise in medical image analysis, computer vision, or machine learning
• Strong working knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
• Great communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• High levels of independence and technical ownership

Ideally, a candidate would also have:

• Expertise in object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of one or more of the following libraries and tools: PyTorch, TensorFlow, ITK, OpenCV, or other image analysis toolkits
• Hands-on project experience in medical devices or another regulated industry

Additional Information

Candidate can be located in Sunnyvale, CA OR Blacksburg, VA

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.