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The Affera Prism-2 Mapping System is a platform used to map electrical activity in the heart, visualize anatomy, localize catheters, and support treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. A key area of ongoing innovation is the integration of ultrasound imaging with mapping and navigation capabilities to provide richer procedural insight and enable new clinical workflows.
As a Principal Algorithm Engineer, you will contribute to the research and development of novel signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications. You will play an important role in advancing ultrasound-enabled capabilities within the Affera Prism-2 platform, working across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to evaluate new concepts and translate them into impactful technical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work on emerging technology in electrophysiology and help shape the future of cardiac intervention.
Primary Responsibilities
•Research, design, develop, and evaluate signal processing, image processing, and computational algorithms for medical device applications
•Assess technical feasibility, performance, and design tradeoffs of new concepts
•Implement complex real-time or near-real-time algorithms in software
•Analyze bench, preclinical, and clinical data to develop/train algorithms, verify and validate them, and guide technical decision making
•Collaborate with cross-functional partners across engineering, design, clinical, and research teams to translate unmet needs into solutions
•Provide technical leadership and mentorship in signal processing and algorithm development
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
•OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
•OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
•Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, data science, biomedical engineering, mathematics, or physics
•Strong foundation in signal processing, applied mathematics, and algorithm development
•Expertise in image processing or computer vision for complex, noisy, or real-time data, ideally in cardiac ultrasound or medical imaging
•Experience with geometric reconstruction, segmentation, labeling, registration, or spatial modeling
•Experience applying modern machine learning algorithms to image processing problems
•Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or both
•Ability to independently develop and evaluate new algorithms in an early-stage technology development environment
•Strong quantitative skills in experiment design, validation, and performance analysis products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
In alignment with Medtronic's enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package, including a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $160,800.00 - $241,200.00
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.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 16 Nov 2026.
