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Senior AI Engineer, Device Intelligence (m/f/d)

At Danaher, our work saves lives. We turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

The Senior AI Engineer, Device Intelligence will be a key member of the AI Product and Imaging Innovation team, reporting to the Senior Director. This role is instrumental in implementing cutting‑edge AI systems that leverage data created by Danaher devices to extract meaningful insights and dramatically improve user experience, up‑leveling Danaher’s devices across Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Biotechnology sectors. This position is remote in Germany.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Director and the broader team to develop AI‑driven product improvements and create new products for Danaher devices, initially focusing on imaging devices.
• Design and implement advanced AI systems, including next‑generation agentic workflows, LLMs and computer vision technologies, to enhance instrument automation and elevate user capabilities.
• Work closely with cross‑functional and cross‑company teams to translate product concepts into concrete AI architectures, ensuring alignment with product success criteria and measurable KPIs.
• Lead the technical implementation of complex AI projects spanning multiple functions and multi‑quarter timelines.
• Drive innovation in the AI software stack, focusing on maximizing value extraction from instruments for customers through AI systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical experts, and subject‑matter experts to build comprehensive AI roadmaps for imaging products across various verticals.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, life sciences or related field. An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant area (e.g., Neural Networks, Foundation Models, Agentic Workflows, Machine Learning, Computer Vision) preferred.
• Extensive experience in the life science, diagnostics, biotechnology or tech industry, including multiple years with agentic systems, LLMs, and/or multimodal AI.
• Demonstrated expertise with at least three of: convolutional neural networks, foundation models, vector databases, AI evaluation methods, RAG approaches, agentic frameworks.
• Proven track record of end‑to‑end implementation of AI projects in imaging applications, particularly in life sciences or healthcare domains.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++, extensive experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for large‑scale image processing and familiarity with hardware acceleration technologies (TPUs, GPUs, ARM‑CPUs).
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and align AI development with product goals and roadmaps.

Additional experience (plus)

• Regulatory processes for medical devices and AI/ML‑based software as a medical device (SaMD).
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards relevant to life sciences and diagnostics.
• Understanding of instrument control mechanisms and how they integrate with AI systems for enhanced automation.

Benefits

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How to apply

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