Principal Engineer, Algorithms @ Edwards Lifesciences - Irvine, CA

We are seeking an exceptional and self-motivated Principal Algorithms Engineer to join our growing R&D team at Edwards Lifesciences located in Irvine, California.

Responsibilities include :
Lead the application of signal processing and machine learning techniques to develop advanced algorithms for patient monitoring
Performing statistical data analyses to characterize performance of algorithms
Performing research and feasibility of new concepts
Collaborating with clinicians to conduct clinical trials, and publishing scientific articles
Analyzing complex physiological and clinical data, animal model data, algorithm results data, and Machine Learning model performance data

Education & Experience Required:
Master's degree in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, statistics, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience is required -OR-
PhD degree (preferred) in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, statistics, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience is required

Additional Requirements :
Strong programming skills in MATLAB or Python
Strong experience with machine learning and deep learning techniques (CNN, LSTM, etc)
Strong experience in digital signal processing, mathematical modeling and algorithm development
Statistical data analysis

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience working with time series data (arterial blood pressure, ECG, EEG, etc)
Knowledge of patient monitoring and human physiology
Experience with biomedical applications

Additional Skills :
Highly motivated self-starter who is able to achieve results with minimal direction
Proactive and creative in achieving goals

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $111,000 to $158,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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