Robotics Engineer, AI Applications & Engineering Productivity
Smith+Nephew
Summary
Join us in shaping the future of robotics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology. As a Robotics Engineer, AI Applications & Engineering Productivity, you will help advance the CORI robotic surgery platform by developing AI powered capabilities that improve patient outcomes while enabling engineering teams to work more effectively. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, software engineering, machine learning, and medical innovation.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Design, develop, test, and deploy AI powered features for the CORI robotic surgery platform.
- Apply machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, and data driven techniques to enhance product functionality and user experience.
- Develop software services, APIs, and workflows that integrate AI capabilities into existing products and engineering applications.
- Support the prototyping, evaluation, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI solutions.
- Implement and support AI assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitLab Duo, Copilot, and related technologies to improve engineering efficiency.
- Build automation and tooling that improve code quality, testing, documentation, traceability, and software development workflows.
- Collaborate on software architecture, system integration, code reviews, and CI/CD initiatives across robotic software and cloud-based systems.
- Ensure AI enabled solutions align with cybersecurity, privacy, quality, and regulatory requirements.
What will you need to be successful?
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industry experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ with experience developing production quality software applications.
- Hands on experience with Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, AI agents, or related technologies.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes, Agile methodologies, and modern software engineering practices.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience with Azure OpenAI, cloud AI platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, robotics, healthcare technologies, or regulated software environments.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of industry experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ with experience developing production quality software applications.
- Hands on experience with Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, AI agents, or related technologies.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes, Agile methodologies, and modern software engineering practices.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience with Azure OpenAI, cloud AI platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, robotics, healthcare technologies, or regulated software environments.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus
- Discounted Stock Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Travel Discounts
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.