Algorithm Engineer - Medical Imaging (Bedford, MA)

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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.

You're the right fit if:

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

• 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 .

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities 5 days per week. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

About Philips:

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Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in MA is $128,000 to $205,000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. 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. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information:

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA .

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.