R+D Engineer - Data Science

R&D Engineer - Data Science

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

If you have a passion for working with cutting edge technology and the ability to work with AI experts on cutting-edge projects to develop next-generation AI applications for Smith+Nephew's orthopedics, wound care, or sports medicine products. Use your data science expertise to analyze data, develop models, and create interfaces for exploring and utilizing AI. Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that thrives under pressure and works to help patients live a Life Unlimited.

What will you be doing?

• Researching the latest generation of AI models to understand their capabilities and potential applications.

• Obtaining and cleaning training data sets to prepare them for use in training AI models.

• Developing feature encodings to extract meaningful information from the data.

• Coding and implementing machine learning methods to build and train AI models.

• Analyzing and validating models with statistical techniques to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness.

• Developing interfaces for exploring and utilizing AI to make it easy for others to use the models I develop.

• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s, degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

• Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience using machine learning tools in an academic and/or job setting.

• Strong coding skills in Python, R, MATLAB, or similar data science coding languages.

• Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, or Keras.

• Strong understanding of data analytic techniques and the ability to implement these approaches.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate my findings and recommendations effectively.

• Thrive under pressure and be able to deliver results in a timely manner.

• Travel Requirements: up to 5%

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement  

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)  

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $73,000 - $92,000 USD . The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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