Job Description

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 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 insights. 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 computer
vision, sensor fusion, registration, machine learning, etc

Prototype and iterate on designs, develop tests, and deliver high-
quality software in Python and/or C++
• Participate in failure mode assessment, to identify and implement
robust hazard mitigation strategies
• Maintain practical knowledge of state-of-the-art computer vision and
sensor fusion research literature

Qualifications

Qualifications
Requirements:
• Master degree and 4 years of experience; or a PhD and 1 or more years of experience; or equivalent
experience
• Demonstrated expertise in medical image analytics, computer vision,
or machine learning
• Exceptional working knowledge of Python and/or C++ programming
• Great communication, presentation, and documentation skills
• High levels of autonomy and technical ownership
Preferred Qualifications.
• Expertise in object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of one or more of the following libraries and tools:
PyTorch, TensorFlow, ITK, OpenCV, or other image insights toolkits
• Project experience in medical devices or another regulated industry

Additional Information

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.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

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 compensation ranges are listed.