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Director of Machine Learning

$250k - $275k
Full-time

Meet Life Sciences

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Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

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Annual Bonus

Associate Recruiter - Medical Device, Biotech, & Pharma

Summary:

We are working with a Medical Device organization looking for a Director of Machine Learning. If you're passionate about machine learning, neuroscience, and making a measurable difference in people’s lives, this is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in one of the most meaningful applications of AI today.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the machine learning roadmap and strategy
  • Build and lead a growing team of engineers
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to design ML systems grounded in real-world needs
  • Develop scalable, auditable, and explainable models for interpreting neural signals
  • Balance short-term deliverables with long-term R&D strategy
  • Represent the ML function across leadership and cross-disciplinary initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • 8+ years of experience in machine learning or applied research; 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record in medical devices, defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
  • Deep expertise in time series and high-dimensional signal data
  • Strong track record of developing ML systems for complex, high-dimensional data
  • Proficiency with modern ML tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Experience in regulated tech (medical devices, robotics, etc.)

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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