Senior Principal Engineer – Applied ML/AI Algorithms R&D for Advanced Patient Monitoring
In-Office, Irvine, CA
- Job ID
- R-550852
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Irvine, California
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Team
The Applied ML/AI Algorithms team leads the development of advanced algorithmsthat power BDAdvanced PatientMonitoring’snext generation of clinically impactful products. We focus on transforming physiological signal data into actionable insights that improve patient monitoring, enable earlier intervention, and drive better outcomes.
This teamoperatesat the intersection of research, product, and clinical translation. We partner closely with engineering, clinical, regulatory, and product teams to bring AI/ML innovations from concept to FDA-cleared, production-grade solutions.
We emphasize rigorous science, practical product thinking, and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes—accelerating innovation without compromising quality or clinician trust.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the development and deployment of advanced ML/AI models, including multimodal and foundation-model–inspired approaches, for physiological signal understanding and clinical decision support.
This is a senior individual contributor role with significant technical leadership responsibility. You will drive end-to-end development—from algorithm design and modeling innovation throughproductionizationin regulated environments—translating research-grade models into robust systems that meet real-world clinical constraints and needs.
Beyond individual contributions, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and elevating the team’s engineering maturity. You will help define and build scalable experimentation pipelines, reproducible workflows, andMLOpspractices that accelerate iteration while ensuring rigor and regulatory readiness.
You will partner closely with data, product, and clinical teams to bridge the gap between research and product—building solutions that deliver meaningful, real-world clinical impact.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of AI/ML algorithms from early exploration through production, driving clinically impactful outcomes
Set technical direction across projects, influencing strategy across modeling, data, and product design
Translate clinical and product needs into scalable, real-world AI/ML solutions
Architect solutions that are reliable, efficient, and deployable in regulated, production environments
Build and scale experimentation andMLOpsinfrastructure to accelerateteam’svelocity
Mentor engineers and elevate the technical bar across the organization
Partner with clinical, regulatory, and engineering teams to bring AI/ML solutions to market
About You(Requirements)
PhD with4+ years or MS with7+ yearsor BS with 8+ yearsof experiencein AI/ML, data science, or software engineering
Experience building andputting into productionapplied AI, machine learning, LLM/LMM, agentic, or other decision or recommendation systems
Proven technical leader who can drive ambiguous, high-impact initiatives and influence directionwithin andacrosscross-functionalteams
Strong product judgment—able to balance speed, complexity, and real-world impact
Deepexpertisein modern ML/DL/AI frameworkswith experience building robust, scalable models for deployment across cloud and/or edge/embedded environments in partnership with systems engineering
Experience designing robust evaluation frameworks and working with real-world, imperfect data
Track recordof mentoring engineers and shaping engineering practices
Motivated by applying AI to solve meaningful healthcare problems
Bonus
Experience with clinicaldecision supportandphysiological ormedicaltime-series data
Familiarity with clinical workflows or patient monitoring
Experience with FDA or regulated development environments
Experience building data platforms or feature stores to support scalable ML development and experimentation
Contributions to research, open source, or industry thought leadership
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
USA CA - Irvine Laguna CanyonAdditional Locations
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Salary Range Information
$129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD AnnualSuccess Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
Hear from Our Associates
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"I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."
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