R&D Scientist – Operational AI (f/m/d)

Job Requirements

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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R&D Scientist – Operational AI (f/m/d)

In this role you will drive the research and development of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions, digital twins, and intelligent systems for complex operational environments.

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Even more flexibility? Mobile working from abroad is possible for up to 30 days a year under certain conditions and in selected countries.

Job Description

· You will take ownership of the design, implementation, and adaptation of AI-driven optimization and planning algorithms , ensuring the continuous improvement of resource allocation, process efficiency, capacity planning, and operational performance.

· You will drive the development of digital twin and simulation models to evaluate what-if scenarios, predict operational outcomes, and analyze alternative strategies.

· You will be responsible for researching and developing AI-powered solutions and intelligent agents to address complex operational challenges. In doing so, you will leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agent-based architectures.

· You will develop robust, production-grade software that delivers intelligent capabilities for business users.

· You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and external partners across diverse disciplines to transform real-world operational requirements into innovative prototypes and, ultimately, impactful enterprise-grade solutions deployed in production environments.

· You will contribute to the generation of intellectual property and participate in scientific publications, patent applications, and presentations at leading conferences and in recognized industry journals.

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Work experience

· You hold a completed Master's degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field, ideally with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. Alternatively, you have a PhD in one of these areas.

· You have several years of professional experience in developing AI-based solutions and integrating them into existing platforms to optimize and/or simulate business processes.

· We also welcome applicants with a bachelor's degree, combined with additional professional experience in this field.

· You possess strong expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

· You have solid knowledge of mathematics, statistics, computational modeling, simulation, and algorithmic thinking. You also have solid expertise in modeling complex systems, for example in the field of Digital Twin technologies.

· You are confident working in software development environments and have excellent knowledge of Python and relevant frameworks.

· You have experience in research environments and can ideally demonstrate scientific publications, patents, or presentations at leading conferences in relevant fields.

· You possess profound expertise in version control systems (Git), cloud infrastructures (Azure), and scalable deployment concepts.

· You have a strong understanding of change management and business process transformation in complex organizational environments.

· You are capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and enjoy working in a dynamic innovation-driven environment.

· You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· You are fluent in English; German is a plus. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, complete your profile.

Benefits

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Who we are

We are a team of more than 74,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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