Algorithm Engineer

Position Summary

The Algorithm Engineer focuses on creating and improving algorithms that detect patterns, make predictions, or automate decisions in software and AI systems. They bridge theory (math, statistics, optimization) with practice (code, performance, integration) to ensure systems run accurately and efficiently.

• Design and implement algorithms for tasks such as pattern recognition, optimization, recommendation, or signal processing.
• Code algorithms in languages like Python, C++, Java, or MATLAB and integrate them into larger software systems.
• Test and validate algorithms against real-world data to assess accuracy, robustness, and performance.
• Analyze results, generate reports, and communicate findings and tradeoffs (e.g., accuracy vs. speed, resource usage).
• Optimize and maintain existing algorithms, including profiling, refactoring, and updating models as data or requirements change.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software engineers, data scientists, product managers, hardware/firmware engineers) to translate requirements into algorithmic solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, statistics, physics, or a related field; many roles prefer a master’s or PhD for advanced modeling and machine learning work.
• Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (often Python and C++), plus tools like MATLAB or SQL as needed.
• Knowledge of machine learning, statistics, and/or signal processing, especially for roles in AI, data science, or DSP-heavy domains.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to work on ambiguous or early-stage projects.

Travel >5%, including visits to customers and suppliers as well as day trips to various manufacturing facilities as required and for training.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft (email). This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Good analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to work on a team and guide support personnel. Good teambuilding skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made. The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and to talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Comply with all technical center access requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task and area.