Senior Data Science Engineer at Medtronic

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of industry experience applying data science, AI, and advanced analytics to real-world business problems
5+ years of experience and strong proficiency in Python and popular data science ecosystem such as Spark MLlib, Keras, PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, scikit-learn, spacy, etc
5+ years of experience and strong proficiency with SQL and data manipulation in various database environments
Solid understanding of diverse machine learning algorithms: regression, classification, clustering, time series, NLP, deep learning
3+ years of experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
1+ years of experience in utilizing GenAI techniques such as LLMs for complex business problems. Familiar with prompt engineering and optimization techniques for generative AI models
Solid knowledge of software engineering best practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement statistical models, machine learning/deep learning algorithms and AI techniques to solve complex business problems and drive commercial excellence (e.g., sales data, patient data, CRM data, etc.)
Translate model results into actionable insights to support business objectives
Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Marketing, IT, Sales, etc.) to understand business problems and ensure deliverables are highly aligned with commercial requirements
Document and communicate solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Optimize and fine-tune machine learning/LLM models for performance and accuracy
Use software design principles to develop production-ready code and deploy in production environments
Track and continuously monitor model performance
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data science
Evaluate new technologies that have opportunities to bring new values to the company and apply to projects
Mentor and guide other junior data scientists

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningDeep LearningAIStatistical ModelingData Science

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Data Science Engineer role?

The position is full-time employment.

Where is this job located?

The role is based at the Global Diabetes Capability Center in Pune, India.

What skills are required for this Senior Data Science Engineer position?

Required skills include designing and developing statistical models, machine learning/deep learning algorithms, and AI techniques; cross-functional collaboration with teams like Finance, Marketing, IT, and Sales; model evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and production-ready code development; plus staying updated on data science advancements and mentoring juniors. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

What is the company culture like at Medtronic for this role?

Medtronic emphasizes a mission-driven culture focused on innovation, integrity, healthcare access and equity, leading with purpose, and transforming diabetes management in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Science Engineer role?

A strong candidate is highly motivated and talented, with experience in model design using ML/AI for business problems like sales and patient data, cross-functional collaboration skills, ability to deploy production-ready models, and a passion for continuous innovation and mentoring.

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters

1949Year Founded

$3.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees