Sr. Principal Algorithm Engineer - Lead

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role

As a Lead Algorithm Engineer, you will play a key role in guiding algorithm engineers and shaping high-quality clinical software. You will lead medical device embedded control algorithm development toward productization, ensure requirements are met, and collaborate closely with stakeholders, software engineers, and testers, to deliver accurate and efficient solutions. This position involves algorithm development and analysis using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, some hands-on coding in C++ and Python, as well as planning and coordinating releases that make a genuine impact on patient care.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Guiding algorithm engineers in coding, documentation, and process improvements

• Leading development activities for algorithm engineering, ensuring medical device requirements are consistently met

• Estimating effort, and scheduling algorithm releases

• Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining algorithms for embedded devices

• Participating in architectural, design, and requirements engineering discussions

• Managing risk analysis, producing documentation aligned with QA standards, and contributing to user documentation and training

• Keeping progress, status, and risks transparent to project teams and stakeholders

• Staying up to date on engineering, the best practices, tools, and methodologies

• Providing expert product support, and giving input on IT hardware and development tools

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution

• Relevant master’s degree or Specialization related to control algorithm engineering highly preferred

• 10+ years' experience developing requirements, architecture, controls design, models, code, simulations and testing using system artifacts (models, requirements, interface specifications), preferably within a medical device or other regulated industry (aerospace, automotive).

• 5+ years' experience with Mathworks tools (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, etc.) with Embedded Code generation

• 3+ years' experience leading a team and working collaboratively across engineering disciplines, sites and cultures.

• Excellent embedded control algorithm development skills

• Proven ability to estimate algorithm development and productization

• Experience developing in C++ and C.

• Clinical experience or medical device experience is considered a plus

• Strong leadership qualities to coordinate cross-functional efforts effectively

• A continuous improvement approach to both technical processes and personal development

• Ability to build relationships, foster trust, and inspire others within a global, multi-cultural environment

• A proactive mindset with excellent communication and team collaboration skills

• Willing to travel internationally occasionally (<10%)

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $160,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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