Advisory Researcher Predictive Algorithms

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:

• LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
• HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
• TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Summary
Apply signal processing and machine learning techniques to develop new algorithms for understanding ECG and other medical data. These algorithms improve outcomes and quality of life for our patients.
Essential Functions

• Conduct applied research on predictive signal analysis algorithms to improve outcomes for cardiac detect / predict patient conditions.
• Collaborate with teams of Physicians, Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Specialists, among others, to identify needs, define requirements, and develop complete, fieldable solutions.
• Actively participate in the development of system architectures for training, testing, and deploying machine learning models.
• Keep abreast of pertinent signal processing / machine learning research by studying published work and attending conferences.
• Manage research and development projects including scope, resources, and schedule.
• Act as technical advisor to others in the R&D organization.
• Promote development processes, tools, and best practices with the R&D organization.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• B.S. Degree required or equivalent industry experience, in computer engineering / computer science or related field with an emphasis on digital signal processing and machine learning required.
• M.S. preferred or PhD preferred.
• a minimum of 8 years of practical research / development experience required.
• Practical experience with machine learning or signal processing required.
• Experience with cloud computing and distributed data processing, and big data analysis required.
• Experience with mentoring junior engineers preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with object-oriented and scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Track record of delivering correct and performant solutions.
• Familiar with both waterfall and agile project management methodologies and able to apply when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate team members across functions.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The annual salary for this position is:

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.