AI Engineer - Performance Optimization

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team-rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation-you'll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

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We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer - Performance Optimization specializing in GPU programming to optimize AI applications for high-performance computing in the life sciences. The ideal candidate will drive the development of industrial-grade applications by leveraging advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to analyze complex biological images. You will play a key role in architecting, developing, and optimizing software solutions that meet the demanding performance requirements of the life science industry.

This position reports to the Manager, Software Engineering and is part of the R&D-Team located in Bellevue, Seattle and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Software Development & Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance machine learning and computer vision applications tailored for life science imaging challenges. Architect robust, scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software systems that integrate seamlessly with existing industrial workflows.
• Machine Learning & Computer Vision: Develop and implement state-of-the-art algorithms (e.g., convolutional neural networks, object detection, segmentation) to process and analyze biological image data. Optimize existing machine learning models and computer vision pipelines for performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks in software and implement optimization strategies to enhance processing speed and efficiency. Custom kernel development by write and optimize custom CUDA kernels for specialized AI and deep learning workloads. Develop algorithms for large-scale data processing, model predection and model training.
• Industrial Application Development: Ensure the software meets industrial standards for reliability, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the life science domain. Develop comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and maintenance procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with AI research teams and other stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices, tools, and techniques across the team.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience : 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on industrial application development and machine learning/computer vision solutions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and C/C++, experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and strong understanding of computer vision algorithms.
• Domain Knowledge : Understanding of life science imaging techniques and knowledge of regulatory standards and data privacy requirements in the life sciences.
• Soft Skills : Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication and collaboration abilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in deploying machine learning models in production environments.

• Publications or contributions to open-source projects in computer vision or machine learning.

• Previous experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals.

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

The salary range for this role is $130K-$150K . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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