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Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Founding Member @ Impax | Gem hunting AI Specialists
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be the first hire in a brand-new AI/ML team, focused on medical imaging and CBCT scan analysis. The company plans to expand to 3 teams of 4 (12 total AI engineers), and you will play a key role in shaping the team, tech stack, and development process.
As the first AI/Machine Learning Engineer, you will build AI-driven imaging solutions for dental, prosthetics, and medical applications, working with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and 3D medical imaging. You will be hands-on, working with medical imaging data, training deep learning models, and collaborating with engineers and medical experts to develop cutting-edge solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and train AI models for CBCT scans, 3D medical image segmentation, and reconstruction.
- Work with large-scale 3D medical datasets (CBCT, X-ray, MRI) to improve image analysis.
- Optimise AI models for real-time medical applications and accuracy improvements.
- Develop AI-based automation tools to assist in dental and prosthetic modelling.
- Process, clean, and integrate medical imaging data for deep learning pipelines.
- Collaborate with the CTO and future AI team to define best practices and AI development strategies.
- Ensure compliance with medical AI regulations (FDA, MDR, IVDR) and AI-driven Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in AI & Machine Learning – Specialised in Computer Vision, CNNs, and Deep Learning.
- Medical imaging experience – Worked with CBCT scans, X-rays, MRIs, or other 3D imaging technologies.
- Programming skills – Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and C++.
- Data handling – Experience in processing, annotating, and managing large-scale medical datasets.
- Regulatory knowledge – Understanding of AI in medical devices (FDA 510k, MDR, IVDR compliance).
- Strong problem-solving mindset – Ability to innovate and optimise AI models for real-world applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD/Master’s in AI, Computer Vision, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience working with dental imaging, prosthetics, or radiology AI.
- Previous experience in a startup or leading an AI research team.
Why Join Us?
- Be the first AI hire – Shape the AI team and play a crucial role in building a world-class AI department.
- Flexible work environment – Remote-first role with fully covered travel for interviews.
- Competitive salary & benefits based on experience.
- Work on groundbreaking AI-driven medical imaging solutions that improve patient outcomes.
- Opportunity to lead – Potential to mentor and grow into a senior/team lead position as we expand to 12 AI engineers.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Hospitals and Health Care
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