Algorithm Engineer – Medical Imaging (Bedford, MA)

Philips • Bedford, MA

8h • $128,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Algorithm Engineer – Medical Imaging (Bedford, MA) We are seeking a highly motivated Algorithm Engineer to design, implement, and validate algorithms that strengthen Philips’ imaging capabilities across multiple clinical modalities to bring cutting‑edge imaging solutions from concept to deployment. Your role: Collaborate with clinical, engineering, and data science teams to define imaging‑related algorithmic solutions. Work closely with product managers, clinical partners, and QA to present updates and technical findings. Design, implement, and test image‑processing algorithms in Python, C, and C++, while supporting deployment and integration with a focus on software quality. Troubleshoot and debug performance issues as needed. Source, curate, and annotate medical imaging datasets to support model development. Use clinical and phantom data to train and validate segmentation, classification, and reconstruction models. Document code, algorithm designs, and validation methods to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Contribute to regulatory documentation and quality‑assurance workflows related to algorithm development. Explore opportunities to learn GPU/CUDA optimization techniques. Demonstrate continuous improvement and actively share knowledge across teams.

Requirements

• You earned a Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or biomedical imaging.
• Exposure to medical imaging or biological signals is a plus.
• You have experience developing algorithms using Python and/or C/C++ as well as familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• You have strong knowledge of signal or image‑processing concepts and numerical methods.
• You have experience quantitatively validating algorithm performance using imaging datasets.
• You leverage your problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and debugging abilities along with your clear written and verbal communication skills.
• You have attention to detail, especially in documenting code and technical decisions.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPU/CUDA programming or parallel computing frameworks is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical, engineering, and data science teams to define imaging‑related algorithmic solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, clinical partners, and QA to present updates and technical findings.
• Design, implement, and test image‑processing algorithms in Python, C, and C++, while supporting deployment and integration with a focus on software quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug performance issues as needed.
• Source, curate, and annotate medical imaging datasets to support model development.
• Use clinical and phantom data to train and validate segmentation, classification, and reconstruction models.
• Document code, algorithm designs, and validation methods to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation and quality‑assurance workflows related to algorithm development.
• Explore opportunities to learn GPU/CUDA optimization techniques.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and actively share knowledge across teams.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level