We are looking for a hands-on Principal Algorithms & Data Science Engineer to drive the development of algorithms for our life-saving wearable medical devices and our Cloud data services. These algorithms span a wide range of product facets, from machine learning algorithms that drive the core life-saving functionality of our wearable devices to field data analysis algorithms that provide critical insight into product usage, patient experience, potential improvements, and new products. The ideal candidate thrives in a commercial start-up environment that is scaling rapidly, can help drive strategic planning of algorithm-related business needs, and can execute algorithm design, development, and testing.

This is a hybrid role based in our Potrero Hill, San Francisco, California office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, design, development, and testing of algorithms used to control life-saving wearable medical devices.
• Lead the ideation, design, development, and testing of algorithms used to analyze data uploaded from wearable devices to the Cloud.
• Contribute to strategic planning of product improvements, new product concepts, and algorithm development needs across the business.
• Define technical content for product design including design requirements and specifications, verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports, and risk management files.
• Perform hands-on algorithm development, including training and testing, from exploratory engineering testing and formal validation testing. Author test protocols and reports and obtain cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with the Software Engineering and Information Technology teams to define Cloud-based data architectures for wearable device data and business operations data, including storage, transformations, and interfaces with machine learning algorithms.
• Drive the implementation of scalable methods, processes, and tools that accelerate machine learning algorithm development and testing.
• Provide algorithm and data science support during clinical studies and commercial release of new products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Physics, Math, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8-12 years minimum of relevant industry experience. Experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts such as model selection, data selection, training methods, etc.
• Strong experience applying advanced mathematical techniques (e.g., linear algebra, statistics, gradient descent, etc.) to solve engineering problems.
• Experience in leading algorithms development from feasibility through product commercialization.
• Excellent coding skills using Python. Familiarity with MATLAB preferred. Familiarity with C/C++ a plus.
• Experience leading projects within a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with physiological signals such as ECG, PPG, EEG, etc. a plus.
• Experience with digital signal processing a plus.
• Experience with AWS Cloud tools for large data processing a plus.
• Experience with predictive analysis in healthcare a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits Element Science offers a competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Stock Options
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program through PEO

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

• Pay range: $200,000 - $212,000

Element Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at Element Science.