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Sr. AI/Data Science Engineer
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Lafayette, Colorado, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Pr. AI Data Science Engineer” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in CA: $127k–$127k, median $127k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is one of Medtronic’s largest and most innovative portfolios, focused on advancing technologies that support spine, cranial, navigation, and robotic-assisted procedures. Within CST Research & Technology (R&T), the Robotics and Navigation Technology Development Center evaluates emerging technologies, conducts early-stage feasibility research, and develops next-generation capabilities that may support future surgical navigation, imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team working across artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, medical imaging, and navigation technologies. As a Senior AI/Data Science Engineer, you will investigate complex technical challenges and develop AI-driven solutions that support early-stage research and technology development. This role is focused on algorithm innovation, experimentation, proof-of-concept development, and technical feasibility assessment in areas including medical imaging, surgical navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedures. Primary Responsibilities • Conduct research to identify, evaluate, and validate artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI approaches. • Develop algorithms and proof-of-concept solutions to assess technical feasibility and future application opportunities. • Analyze structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using statistical modeling and machine learning techniques. • Design experiments, establish evaluation criteria, and benchmark algorithm performance. • Develop software and analytical tools that support data processing, model development, and technical investigations. • Apply AI and computer vision methods to imaging, navigation, robotics, and image-guided procedure applications. • Collaborate with research, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to define technical problems and communicate findings. • Document research activities, experimental results, and technical recommendations. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field. • Experience with Python and SQL. • Experience developing and evaluating AI, machine learning, or statistical models. • Experience in machine learning, data analysis, and algorithm development. • Experience using computing frameworks, data analysis platforms, or modeling environments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agentic AI concepts. • Experience with deep learning, computer vision, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. • Experience with medical imaging, surgical navigation, robotics, or image-guided procedures. • Experience with registration, calibration, localization, tracking, or coordinate frame transformations. • Experience in healthcare, medical technology, or regulated technical environments. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to descr