Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.
In the role of Principal Engineer, AI/ML, you will serve as the regional technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading strategic AI and Generative AI initiatives and partnering with business SMEs to drive solution design and development in collaboration with peers and external vendors.
How you’ll make an impact:
Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions at scale to address complex business problems in partnership with business SMEs, product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams. Accountable for successful completion within project scope and deliverables
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Build and maintain robust data pipelines for training, testing, and evaluating various Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or traditional machine learning models, and engineer solutions using appropriate AI/ML frameworks and libraries
Stay current with the latest GenAI and traditional AI/ML research and industry trends, incorporating relevant advancements into product offerings
Improve and optimize model performance, ensuring robustness, scalability, and efficiency
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and data scientists
Ensure code and model development are well-documented and adhere to EW engineering practices
Perform incidental general and administrative tasks as required.
What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Development or Engineering, demonstrating solid performance in cross‑functional roles (within IT and/or the business) delivering enterprise‑level or complex/novel system implementations.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar
Experience with deploying AI/ML models to production systems
Experience with AWS or Cloud Infrastructure Services
Experience with ML frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-Learn or similar frameworks
Solid experience with deep learning techniques (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, GANs, etc.)
Solid experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies
Experience and training in the specific technologies that will be used for development
What else we look for (Preferred):
Extensive troubleshooting/debugging skills
Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, organized and information seeking skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work towards long-term goals
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours, home office possibility
• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
• Meal Benefits
• Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Development or Engineering
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or similar
- Experience with deploying AI/ML models to production systems
- Experience with AWS or Cloud Infrastructure Services
- Experience with ML frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-Learn or similar frameworks
- Solid experience with deep learning techniques (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, GANs, etc.)
- Solid experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies
- Experience and training in the specific technologies that will be used for development
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edwards Lifesciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Edwards Lifesciences.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match complemented by a separate profit‑sharing contribution. These elements add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back feature, alongside stock awards for eligible roles, provides notable upside. Program expansions indicate continued accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include generous PTO, company holidays, and a year‑end holiday shutdown. These offerings enhance work‑life support when available at the site.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
