Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Company: PROCEPT BioRobotics
Location: San Jose, CA
Description:
Company Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.




The Opportunity That Awaits You

Are you ready to revolutionize treatment for men suffering from BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)? At PROCEPT, we are building the next generation of intelligent surgical systems—and you could be a key part of that transformation.




As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning models that power real-time image-guided robotics. Your work will directly impact surgical decision-making, automate clinical workflows, and enhance patient outcomes.

You'll collaborate with top engineers, clinicians, and product leaders to bring AI to life in the operating room. This is your opportunity to join a mission-driven team where innovation matters—and where your code can save lives.




What You'll Do

Machine Learning & Computer Vision

-Design, train, and optimize ML models for tasks such as segmentation, object detection, classification, and image enhancement.

-Leverage deep learning architectures including CNNs, transformers, and GANs to solve vision challenges in real-time surgical applications.

-Apply techniques such as YOLO, Faster R-CNN, U-Net, and ResNet to process high-resolution ultrasound and MRI data.

-Develop and integrate AI algorithms for surgical video, multi-modality image fusion, and 3D reconstruction.

-Design, train, and fine-tune foundation models such as DINO, SAM, or MAL for computer vision and data scaling.

-Build and evaluate models that learn from multiple modalities.




Full Lifecycle Model Development

-Lead end-to-end ML workflows: data curation, preprocessing, training, evaluation, and deployment.

-Collaborate with engineers to integrate ML models into production C++ pipelines and real-time systems.

-Optimize inference performance and ensure robustness, reproducibility, and traceability of results.




Cross-Functional Collaboration

-Work closely with product managers, clinical experts, software engineers, and hardware teams to align technical development with clinical needs.

-Translate healthcare challenges into AI-driven solutions that improve surgical workflows and outcomes.

-Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.




Research & Innovation

-Stay current with the latest ML research in computer vision, medical imaging, and robotics.

-Evaluate emerging approaches in unsupervised/self-supervised learning and privacy-preserving ML.

-Contribute to intellectual property and scientific publications, where appropriate.




Ethical and Reliable AI

-Champion the development of explainable, fair, and clinically trustworthy models.

-Design data pipelines and algorithms that mitigate bias and ensure reproducibility in healthcare applications.










What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred)
4+ years (2+ years if PhD with computer vision research)  of experience in ML model development for computer vision—industry or postdoctoral research. 
Strong Python and C++ programming skills; experience integrating models into production systems
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
Hands-on experience with medical imaging modalities (MRI, ultrasound) or a strong willingness to learn
Solid understanding of model evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, and dataset curation
Familiarity with database systems for managing large-scale medical image datasets
Ability to work in agile, cross-disciplinary environments and manage technical tasks in Jira or similar tools





Preferred Qualifications
Published work or patents in the field of AI for healthcare or medical imaging
Experience with video analysis, temporal models, or multi-modal data fusion
Strong background in image registration, tracking, or 3D model reconstruction
Familiarity with image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV, ITK, SimpleITK)
Experience deploying models on edge devices or embedded systems for real-time inference
Knowledge of explainability tools (e.g., Grad-CAM, SHAP) and model fairness assessment








Understanding PROCEPT's Culture

At PROCEPT, we believe every person matters. Every employee, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with pathological optimism. We believe in being humble and highly engaged in the work we do, while also working together seamlessly for a common goal. At Procept, curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power technology will transform the lives of our patients and providers.

 

And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live induction program that serves as an incubator for cross-functional team building, an immersion in Procept’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry, where our people managers across functions come together to exchange ideas and grow, as both managers and learners, in an environment that challenges, supports and broadens.

 

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU! At Procept, we push beyond just finding a work/life balance, we strive to find a work/life blend, a professional world that you are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that you can proudly share with your family, friends, and acquaintances.

 

An opportunity at PROCEPT BioRobotics won’t just be about finding a job. It will be an opportunity for you to join a community devoted to making a difference in this world!

 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PROCEPT! 

PROCEPT’s health and wellness benefits for employees are second to none in the industry. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical coverage, wellness programs, on-site gym, a 401(k) plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, flexible or paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and many more!




EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

PROCEPT BioRobotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

 

PAY RANGE TRANSPARENCY

Procept is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role represents a base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Procept utilizes the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We’ll provide you training for, and ask you to maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance. We would also ask you to understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality & EHS policies.

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