This position supports Engineering’s mission to drive innovation and new product development at Mayo Clinic, with a unique opportunity to help define the next generation of tools and technologies that enable us to deliver better care for our patients. The role contributes to Mayo Clinic’s commitment to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes through innovation and excellence by developing cutting-edge solutions and leveraging emerging technologies.

We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer with a strong foundation in software development. This role will provide opportunities to work in and gain experience with Edge AI/ML, wireless communication, and embedded systems. The position will have the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize Edge AI systems for real-time performance and scalability.
• Integrate AI models into embedded systems and ensure compatibility with hardware platforms.
• Work with serial communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) to enable seamless hardware-software interaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Perform system-level debugging and optimization to enhance performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of best practices in software development.

Assists in the design and development of biomedical-related engineering systems; possesses knowledge of tools, design techniques and underlying theory relevant to their discipline; Demonstrates good written and verbal skills; regularly summarizes and communicates the results of work efforts to project team members and management in a clear, concise and timely manner; accomplishes assigned tasks and manages multiple priorities. Understands relevant components of the Division’s quality management system and participates in safety risk management activities. Is a self-starter who excels in a multi-disciplinary development environment. Communicates effectively in writing and conversation.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Bachelor’s in engineering or related field. Master’s preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Rust.
• Hands-on experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Knowledge of AI frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX)
• Experience running ML models on low-power devices (MCUs, FPGAs, SoCs, NPUs, etc.).
• Familiarity with lightweight ML frameworks (LiteRT, ExecuTorch, TensorRT, etc.)
• Experience using model compression techniques (pruning, quantization, clustering, knowledge distillation, etc.) to improve latency and reduce energy consumption with minimal accuracy loss.
• Strong understanding the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with hardware-software co-design and performance optimization.
• Exposure to cybersecurity standards for embedded devices.
• Knowledge of system-level design tools and techniques (e.g., FMEA, system modeling).
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience in a technical team.