Data Engineer

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Within the Research and Technology (R&T) organization, the team develops the data, infrastructure, and processes that enable advanced algorithms, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities across future product portfolios. The function partners closely with systems engineering, software engineering, clinical, regulatory, marketing, and data science stakeholders to establish scalable data foundations that support algorithm development, validation, and product readiness.

This role is responsible for building and managing the data foundations required to support advanced algorithms, as well as AI and ML development across surgical planning, navigation, and robotics programs. The Data Engineer will lead data acquisition, annotation operations, quality processes, and data governance activities while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure data assets are scalable, compliant, traceable, and fit for algorithm development and validation.

• Lead the activities of data creation and data acquisition; design and execute robust data collection strategies.
• Manage annotation and labeling partners and clinical experts for data annotations to needed scale and quality.
• Work closely with AI and Product Development teams to define the required data for development of state-of-the-art algorithms.
• Contribute to data quality and integrity to ensure the database is well organized and easily accessible.
• Maintain and improve data reliability and quality.
• Utilize data development and management tools including AI tooling.
• Work closely with algorithm developers, test engineers, and Legal and Regulatory departments to assess data compliance.
• Work with external and internal providers to manage the R&D database.
• Support engineers in R&D data acquisition needs, including designing data collection.
• Coordinate with clinical teams on collection of data in clinical trials.
• Help inform research and development decisions with data-focused analytics and inputs.
• Support other programs and initiatives as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead data acquisition, curation, and preparation activities to support research and product development programs.
• Design and implement data collection strategies, protocols, and workflows for clinical, laboratory, internal, and external data sources.
• Manage internal and external annotation programs and partners to deliver high-quality labeled datasets at scale.
• Establish and maintain data quality standards, validation processes, and governance practices to improve reliability, integrity, and traceability.
• Partner with researchers, software engineers, and algorithm developers to define data requirements for artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives.
• Support database administration, organization, and accessibility of structured and unstructured datasets used across development programs.
• Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, and Clinical stakeholders to ensure datasets meet compliance, licensing, privacy, and documentation requirements.
• Generate data-driven analyses, metrics, and recommendations that inform research, development, and technology investment decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree
• Experience working with and manipulating large-scale datasets in either academic or industry settings
• Experience with data-focused programming language (Python or SQL preferred)
• Ability to manipulate, organize, and prepare data from multiple sources.
• Experience using AI tools in professional, academic, or research environments., * Medical imaging experience.
• AWS or cloud-based infrastructure experience.
• Experience with Snowflake or similar data platforms.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data science environments.

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.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,800.00 - $133,200.00

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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.