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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Ops AI/ML Data Scientist - **Company:** Siemens AG - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Salary:** $117,500.0 - $161,568.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Data Integrity, EHealth, Unstructured Data, Jama (Software), Snowflake, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4fb816fbb4372a82 ## About the Role * Experience: Proven experience extracting knowledge and insights from noisy, structured, and unstructured data. * Skills: Ability to simplify, streamline, and automate processes using a data-first, customer-centric approach. Advanced AI/ML skillset a must (Core ML, Deep Learning, GenAI and Agentic AI). * Tools: Experience with Agile planning and lifecycle tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Jama Connect, Snowflake * Mindset: Agile thinker with strong business acumen, curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. Your Expertise * Strong ability to identify important business questions and determine the data needed to answer them. * Experience collecting, storing, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights. * Ability to digest complicated concepts and simplify them into understandable, systemic solutions. * Experience or exposure to digital transformation initiatives, including tooling architecture, is desired. * Experience or exposure to continuous improvement initiatives is desired. * Clear communication and social skills, with the ability to interact effectively with teams and management. * High-energy, can-do attitude with an Agile mindset and enthusiasm for the vision of a world without fear of cancer. * Coachable, curious, open-minded, and able to listen, learn, and adapt quickly. Business Context * Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and product lifecycle processes desired. * LEAN or Agile development exposure is preferred, * Experience in the Medical Device or Pharma industry, with SaMD or Digital Health exposure considered a plus. ## Description Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring for an R&D Ops Data Scientist, and you will help transform strategic digital health and quality priorities into actionable data, metrics, and business solutions. This role sits within the R&D Operation group and partners closely with Technology and Process subject matter experts, Design QA, Product teams, and business stakeholders. The position plays a key role in driving a data-driven culture by identifying important questions, collecting and organizing relevant data, extracting meaningful insights, and translating findings into scalable solutions that positively impact the business. What You will do: * You will implement, automate, and continuously improve Medical Device Product Development KPIs that translate strategic priorities into actionable metrics. * You will develop, recommend, and support the implementation of data-driven solutions in partnership with Technology and Process subject matter experts. * You will own R&D Ops Product Development data integrity by ensuring data is reliable, structured, accessible, and fit for business decision-making. * You will interact with Product teams to understand business needs, simplify complex concepts, and convert insights into systemic and scalable solutions. * You will provide technical subject matter expertise where needed, from conceptual design through automation and integration of recommended solutions. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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