Staff AI/ML Software Engineer, Navigation

Johnson & Johnson

Staff AI/ML Software Engineer at Johnson & Johnson developing AI/ML systems for surgical navigation. Collaborating across teams to deliver impact on patient outcomes in healthcare.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML model development and optimization, with a strong foundation in machine learning principles and hands-on experience in regulated environments. Proficient in Python and various ML frameworks, capable of leading design reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

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Machine Learning EngineeringPython ProficiencyAI/ML Frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch)Regulated Environment Experience (SaMD)Technical Documentation Authoring

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningModel TrainingModel OptimizationSupervised LearningUnsupervised LearningCross-ValidationEvaluation MetricsAI/ML Systems DevelopmentSDLC ProficiencyCloud-Based AI/ML (AWS Sagemaker, Azure Studio)

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsInfluence SkillsMentoringLeadership

Industry Keywords

IEC 62304ISO 14971FDA 510(k)Surgical NavigationMedical ImagingHealthcare ML/AI ApplicationsTraceabilityValidationAuditabilityAgile/Scrum

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudKerasPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSDLCTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be a key contributor in the evolution of DePuy Synthes’ AI/ML platform for flexible machine learning model training, fine-tuning, transformation and evaluation use cases across various surgical navigation initiatives.
Participate in product planning sessions to accurately define development timelines.
Build production ready, on‑device and cloud-based, AI/ML systems with real clinical impacts to our customers.
Mentor junior AI/ML software engineers.
Drive model improvements using the latest techniques and approaches for evaluation and tuning.
Contribute to regulatory documentation, traceability, and V&V aligned with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related guidance; support submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)) as needed.
Collaborate in Agile/Scrum workflows, mentor junior engineers, and lead design/code reviews to sustain long‑term maintainability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in machine learning engineering (or equivalent)
Highly proficient in Python
Strong AI/ML fundamentals – Strong grounding in supervised and unsupervised learning, model section, cross-validation, and evaluation metrics
Hands-on experience developing machine learning models using various input data types (static images, point clouds, numerical data, textual data, etc.)
Demonstratable experience and deep knowledge of ML frameworks such as Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, scikit-learn, etc.
Demonstratable expertise in ML model training/optimization, local/cloud (AWS Sagemaker, Azure Studio)
Experience developing AI systems in regulated environments (e.g., SaMD), such as surgical, medical imaging, or healthcare-related ML/AI applications, with attention to traceability, validation, and auditability.
Excellent ability to author technical documentation for AI/ML training and implementations.
Proficiency across the full SDLC in a regulated environment: requirements, design, implementation, testing, traceability, release, and maintenance.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills; ability to lead architecture and design reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year