Data Engineer I

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Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role: 
Boston Scientific is looking for a talented and passionate Data Engineer to join our R&D Software team. Join our PCI Guidance R&D team and contribute to the development of innovative products that sustain and improve patient lives around the world. Utilize your technical skills and collaborative spirit to foster innovation and drive growth through the efficient development of new products. Operating within a regulated environment demands meticulous attention to detail and adherence to procedures. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality products through creative problem-solving while adhering to Quality system requirements.

Your responsibilities include: 

• Develop databases and data pipelines to enable organized and fast ingestion and handling of medical imaging data used in Machine Learning Algorithms
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, cloud data engineers, and software engineers to create virtual platforms to host advanced software prototypes 
• Investigates, researches, and selects software designs and practices.
• Participates in design and code reviews.
• Participate in Agile software development process and work towards achieving individual and team goals
• Coordinate and collaborate with global team members
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters requiring coordination between organizations.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
  • BS and 0-2+ years of relevant work experience
  • MS and 0-1+ years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years of consistent coding in Python
• Proficient in Linux environments, with a solid grasp of OS concepts
• Strong understanding of relational databases
• Experience with AWS and cloud technologies 
• Strong ability and desire to explore new technical solutions autonomously 

Preferred qualifications:

• Machine learning algorithms and tools
• Image and signal processing algorithms and tools
• Manipulating tabular metadata using SQL and Python’s Pandas library 
• Manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large disconnected datasets
• Cleaning data for supervised learning problems
• Convolutional neural networks
• Image and signal processing algorithms
• Version Control 
• Data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, scientific Python libraries)
• Developing software within the medical device industry (or comparable highly-regulated environment)
• Agile or Kanban methodologies

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Requisition ID: 578302

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.