Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are currently searching for a Senior Staff R&D Engineer - Computer Science.
Senior Staff R&D Engineer - Computer Science will be responsible for researching and developing core computer vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, with a strong scientific background in data-driven 3D Vision algorithms. Highly objective-oriented and motived to explore new research directions that contribute to the overall objectives of the team. Able to autonomously solve complex problems within its domain of expertise and to independently acquire new knowledge when challenges fall outside of comfort zone. Strongly focused on AI and deep‑learning architectures for 3D vision and committed to staying at the forefront of state‑of‑the‑art research.
What will you be doing?
(50%) Research and development of 3D Vision and AI algorithms with the potential for integration into computer-assisted surgical applications
(20%) Expert support in design, implementation, and evaluation of AI algorithms
(15%) Supervise engineering students and contribute to scientific activities in relevant areas
(15%) Scientific/technical writing for internal reporting, scientific publications and new patent applications
What will you need to be successful?
- PhD in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Mechanical Engineering
Experience in relevant areas and a strong academic research record, including publications in peer-reviewed conferences and journals in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Medical Imaging.
Expertise in Data Science and AI models
Expertise in 3D Computer Vision is a plus
Expertise in Mechanical Engineering is a plus
Experience in conducting research and authoring academic manuscripts for top-tier conferences in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Medical Imaging.
Software development in Python or MATLAB
Strong creativity, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail, self-motivated and collaborative
Passion for creating new, innovative, and ground-breaking solutions
The anticipated gross annual base compensation range for this position is 54 500 –81 750 Euro.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.
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Skills Required
- PhD in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in relevant areas and strong academic record
- Expertise in Data Science and AI models
- Experience authoring academic manuscripts for conferences in related fields
- Software development in Python or MATLAB
- Strong creativity, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent scientific written and oral communication skills
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
