Senior Engineer, Applied Research

at  Glaukos Corporation

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

As a member of our R&D engineering team you will be tasked with leading various Applied Research activities under the direction of the Senior Director of Software and Applied Research. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced Applied Research Scientists and Software and System Engineers (Opto-/Electro-Mechanical). Your skillset will play a key role in our efforts to develop and deploy de novo medical devices to markets across the world, and more broadly advance the Applied Research team’s research in Corneal Science.
This role is integral to advancing the Applied Research team’s work in Corneal Science, focusing on conducting research that supports the development of new products and product features. Key responsibilities include contributing to research initiatives and the research and development of automation and computational technologies that enhance product capabilities and improve patient outcomes.

• Make significant contributions to the research, design and development of Glaukos’ current and next-generation ophthalmic medical devices.
• Contribute to the research activities within the Applied Research group advancing the Applied Research team’s research in Corneal Science and evaluating new technologies for new applications in Ophthalmology.
• Develop tools, models, assays and related experimental methodology to support ongoing research and product innovation.
• Design, development, and optimization of machine learning algorithms and automation/computer vision features of our medical devices and related products and tools.
• Develop methods, techniques and evaluation criteria leading to robust and effective product and experimental design.
• Oversee the collection, preprocessing, and analysis datasets.
• Demonstrate the performance of assays, AI models / algorithms via comprehensive testing and validation.Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate AI/ML models and automation algorithms into medical devices.

How will you get here?

• 5-8+ years experience conducting research in ophthalmology, tissue biomechanics, and/or developing software and algorithms for AI/ML and Computer Vision applications.\
• Proven track record in research in ophthalmology and or tissue biomechanics, with a focus on driving new product development within the medical device industry.
• Expertise in Computer Vision and/or AI/ML model development and machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) is a plus.
• Experience with CAD software and prototype development.
• Experience in mathematical modeling, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), for complex simulations and predictive analyses is a plus.
• Knowledge of machine vision system design.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Working knowledge of one or more systems programming languages such as C++, C#, Rust, and their associated development environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical imaging or related applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on AI/ML

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.
Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we’re a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.
We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Moreover, Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last three years!
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law,