Sr. Scientist, Computational Imaging (AI)

TL;DR

Sr. Scientist, Computational Imaging (AI): Research and develop state-of-the-art AI and non-AI algorithms for coronary CT imaging applications with an accent on image quality enhancements, optical flow analysis, and CT harmonization. Focus on translating clinical requirements into algorithmic specifications, deploying solutions in clinical practice, and supporting regulatory submissions.

Mostly remote with access to offices in Denver CO, New York NY, Dallas TX (US), and Lisbon (Portugal); salary varies by US location (higher-cost markets: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT, MA, DC); some travel required for team meetings (1x/month or quarter).

Base Salary: $186,000 - $212,000 (TTC: $214,000 - $245,000, includes 15% target bonus).

Company

Healthcare company revolutionizing heart disease diagnosis, treatment, and tracking through AI-driven precision diagnostic solutions for atherosclerosis quantification.

What you will do

• Research and develop AI/non-AI algorithms for coronary CT imaging.
• Translate product/clinical requirements into algorithmic specs with Product and Clinical teams.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs for submissions (510(k), De Novo, PCCP) and evidence generation.
• Collaborate with engineering to deploy solutions in clinical practice.
• Communicate findings via documentation, presentations, and demos to stakeholders.
• Contribute to IP through patents and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering/Imaging or related + 3+ years postdoc/industry; OR M.S. + 5+ years relevant experience.
• R&D in medical image processing with deep learning for image enhancements, optical flow, CT harmonization.
• Publications in top venues (MICCAI, IEEE TMI, CVPR, Medical Image Analysis).
• Strong Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch experience.
• Experience with ITK, OpenCV, VTK.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• 3+ years industry in AI-based medical device development/deployment.
• Experience with FDA submissions (De Novo, 510(k), PCCP).
• Deep knowledge in cardiovascular imaging/CT workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Core values: Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Remarkable, Teamwork (HEART).
• Mostly remote work with office access; travel for meetings/projects.
• Stock options, paid benefits, perks; total rewards include bonuses.
• Use Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence/Jira, Zoom.
• Equal opportunity employer; encourage diverse applicants.