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Physics & Algorithm Engineer
Philips North America LLC · 🇺🇸 Suzhou
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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 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 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 Philips North America LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in MA: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (80%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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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The US Department of Labor certified 25 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 14 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title Physics & Algorithm Engineer Job Description In this role, you have the opportunity to： The Physics and Algorithm Engineer shall take responsibility over quality and deliverables from end to end in the product cycle and shall not hesitate to contribute in other aspects of development as the need arises. They shall develop and maintain the extensive R&D framework with a wide variety of modeling, simulation and diagnostic tools to support algorithmic research, image chain technology and image/data analysis during product development. The physicist will provide detailed specification documents for nominal product implementation with a focus on optimal image quality, competitive system and dose performance and other considerations. They will provide consultation to a software implementation team in productizing new algorithms. The physicist shall carry out industrial research in advanced technological areas on issues for which empirical evidence may have been found, but have basically yet to be proven, or to find new principles or solutions where current technologies fail. You are responsible for • Review and support in the investigation of image quality issues from current sites to determine probable causes • Participate in site visits to represent Research and Development • Review and Develop Image Quality (IQ) requirements based on industry standards and market needs • Negotiate requirements with Marketing, Customer Support, and Operations • Coach, review and Design algorithms, create specifications and drive improvements for image reconstruction, image assessment, artifact suppression, data calibration, post processing, detector technology and phantom design • Coach and Design verification, manufacturing testing, and customer testing for requirements related to image quality, system performance and radiation dose. Generate evidence needed for reviews and reporting. • May be responsible for image quality and system performance features on a product development project • Lead Image quality related Technology Roadmap definition • Publish/present papers and submit patents based on Advanced Development (AD) research and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects • Review and Develop simulations in support of Proof of Concept (POC) and Advanced Development (AD) • Participate in industry organizations to develop industry standards • Lead team to engage into assessments of competitive positions • Optimize processes within the department • Promote knowledge sharing across BIUs • Mentor other research scientist in the department You are a part of A progressive and energetic team that contributes directly to the growth of the business. To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience • Master of Science in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent degree in a Scientific/Engineering discipline, or Bachelor's + 10 years professional industry experience in the relevant technical discipline. • 5+ years of experience in product research and development beyond the education qualification Desired Qualifications: • Proficiency in MATLAB®, including GUI development and C-MEX • Experience with software development in C/C++/C# • Experience with simulation and modeling tools, e.g. GATE, Simulink • Medical image reconstruction knowledge relevant to the position, e.g., PET, SPECT, CT • Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Skills: • Demonstrable clear oral communication, as well as well-organized documentation skills; excellent command of written and spoken English • Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment • Demonstrated capability to conduct and lead technical reviews • Proficiency with the image/signal processing and algorithm development • Evi