Principal Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Medtronic

Principal AI Engineer at Medtronic leading AI solutions for operational efficiency. Collaborating with teams to enhance healthcare technology globally.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeIrvine • Arizona, California, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,800 - $229,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudIoTJavaPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSQLTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deploy generative and agentic AI solutions that automate, optimize, and transform tools supporting Medtronic’s global operations
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to implement intelligent automation, architect AI-powered workflows, and develop scalable, robust APIs and platforms that drive operational efficiency and enhance staff experience across global facilities
Support Medtronic’s strategic objectives by leveraging advanced AI / Machine Learning (ML) frameworks and modern development practices to deliver measurable business impact
Ensure contributions align with the company's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience designing and implementing agentic AI systems for coordinated workflow automation OR Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR 3+ years and PhD
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, and experience with AI / ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
Experience architecting and deploying generative AI platforms for enterprise operations, leveraging multi-agent orchestration, tool-integration frameworks, and modular AI components
Proven history of designing and engineering AI solutions that coordinate across multiple digital services and tools to solve complex operational challenges
Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements, enabling effective adoption of AI solutions across the enterprise
Experience developing secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs for AI and enterprise system integration
Familiarity with integrating AI solutions with facility management platforms (e.g., CMMS, BMS, IoT devices)
Background in building digital platforms with strong front-end development and user experience (UX) focus (e.g., Streamlit)
Exposure to advanced analytics, data modeling, and cloud platforms (e.g., SQL, Azure, Snowflake)
Strong communication skills, self-motivation, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaC#TensorFlowPyTorchScikit-learnAPI developmentworkflow automationdata modelingcloud platforms

Soft Skills

communication skillsself-motivationattention to detailinnovationcontinuous learning