Senior AI Data Science Engineer

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

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science function develops enterprise software solutions that leverage artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and modern software engineering practices to solve complex business challenges. The team partners with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to design, develop, deploy, and support scalable AI-enabled applications, workflow automation solutions, and cloud-integrated platforms that drive operational efficiency and business value.
This position is based in Hyderabad, India and follows a Flex work arrangement. No travel is required.

As a Senior AI Data Science Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade AI applications that combine full stack engineering, prompt engineering, workflow automation, cloud integration, and large language model technologies. The role requires hands-on expertise in AI application development, scalable software architecture, modern web technologies, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality business solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Flask, REST APIs, and modern user interface frameworks.
• Develop and deploy AI-enabled applications utilizing large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering techniques, machine learning models, and intelligent automation capabilities.
• Build enterprise business applications with workflow automation, role-based access controls, secure authentication, and database integrations.
• Design and implement prompt engineering strategies to improve performance, accuracy, and usability of AI-driven application features.
• Integrate applications with cloud platforms, third-party services, AI technologies, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and support solutions using PostgreSQL and other relational or non-relational database technologies.
• Participate in Agile software development activities including planning, technical design, code reviews, testing, continuous integration, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and drive successful delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related software development disciplines.
• Experience developing enterprise AI applications using large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and generative AI platforms such as Claude, Gemini, OpenAI GPT, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong experience in full stack software development using Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Flask, and REST APIs.
• Experience developing and integrating cloud-based applications, workflow automation solutions, and third-party APIs.
• Experience with Agile software development, application architecture, database integration, and production application support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PostgreSQL, PostgREST, Redis, Docker, and multi-container application environments.
• Experience with machine learning model development, deployment, and AI-enabled enterprise platforms.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, Git-based development workflows, and DevOps practices.
• Experience developing secure applications with role-based access control and enterprise security requirements.
• Experience working within cross-functional product development teams in regulated or quality-driven environments.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).