Data Science Engineer II

MiniMed • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $97,000 - $165,000

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking an analytical and technically skilled individual to join its algorithm development and data analytics team in Northridge, California. The role supports research and development of medical devices related to continuous glucose monitors, working with research staff to improve continuous glucose sensor performance through machine learning, analytics, signal processing, mathematical modeling, and experimentation. Work spans research and development activities including data processing, analysis, theory development, and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
• Strong analytical and coding skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sensor data.
• Deep technical aptitude.
• Experience with signal processing, statistical analysis, MATLAB, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovation, research, and development in glucose-sensing technology, including transitioning research concepts into algorithm development, simulation, and modeling.
• Analyze large sensor, clinical, and physiological datasets to generate verifiable conclusions and address technical questions.
• Apply machine learning, signal processing, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling to develop and evaluate algorithms using MATLAB or Python.
• Translate algorithm requirements and technical concepts into maintainable, well-documented, high-quality code.
• Develop algorithms and software solutions by analyzing technical needs, workflows, and system requirements while following software development lifecycle best practices.
• Implement, test, debug, validate, and optimize algorithm performance.
• Use data analysis and algorithm evaluation results to support product development decisions and clinical study design.
• Contribute to complex projects to meet technical performance, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Prepare technical and scientific documentation, including engineering reports, algorithm descriptions, test plans, validation documents, diagrams, flowcharts, and visualizations.
• Present technical concepts, analytical results, and project outcomes to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also have access to a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.

What This Job Offers

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