Principal Data Scientist - Onsite

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Data Scientist with a expertise in data engineering, infrastructure and advanced AI/ML techniques to join our team. This role will drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions to address real-world challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams across R&D, Marketing, Scientific/Medical Affairs and Commercial functions. As part of the AI and Enterprise Data Transformation team, you will play a hands-on role in developing scalable AI projects that align with Cepheid's mission to improve healthcare diagnostics. This position is based in Sunnyvale.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable AI solutions in collaboration with key project stakeholders such as R&D, Engineering, Commercial teams.

• Ensure all AI-based solutions meet industry standards for robustness, scalability, maintainability, and ethical considerations.

• Provide mentorship to team members by fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning

• Champion the adoption of AI technologies within Cepheid and across Danaher operating companies by demonstrating their value through impactful projects

• Partner with business leaders to identify high-value opportunities for integrating AI into organizational goals.

• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends in AI/ML technologies to maintain Cepheid’s competitive edge.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a similar field with 12+ years of related work experience, OR Master’s degree with 9+ years of related work experience, OR Doctoral degree in field with 5+ years of work experience.

• Expertise in statistical principles and machine learning techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, and neural networks.

• Proven track record (5+ years) of success in designing and deploying large-scale AI/ML models.

• Proficiency in ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.

• Extensive experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git) for production-grade ML solutions.

• Knowledge of modern data warehousing platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Prior experience working in healthcare or diagnostics industries to align AI solutions with patient-focused outcomes

• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL proficiency.

• Experience building microservices architectures using RESTful APIs.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $215,000 - $240,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. #L1-WT1

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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