You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of yours! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. As a Corporate Start-Up based in Freiburg, Germany, B. Braun New Ventures takes a lead role in the digital transformation of healthcare. With a young and fast-growing team, we develop solutions to automate medical procedures across various business areas. Our goal is to augment caregivers’ eyes, hands and decision making with sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our cloud platform team is focused on creating corporate-wide solutions that will drive the next generation of B. Braun’s digital products and connected devices. The technologies and products we develop create new treatment possibilities, enable sharing of clinical experience, and result in better patient care.
We are looking for a Head of Computer Vision and AI for you team at B. Braun New Ventures in Freiburg.
Duties and responsabilities:
* Develop a platform and associated software for digital surgery, combining sensors, imaging, navigation, robotics, and AI technologies
* Deliver high-quality solutions that comply with medical standards in the field of Computer Vision and AI, spanning pre-development, validation, market introduction, and product maintenance
* Collaborate with other Heads to design the future technologies of our surgical robotics platform
* Own and develop the strategy for introducing technologies in the field of Computer Vision and AI, whether developed internally or with partners
* Contribute to system and enterprise architecture decisions as part of the architecture team, focusing on technology readiness for future products
* Shape the technology and product strategy of the company as part of the governance team
* Create well-structured and maintainable software components using state-of-the-art software design approaches
* Work on sensor selection, calibration, and integration
* Lead a team of software engineers in the field of Computer Vision and AI, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and goal setting
* Work closely with the team, providing both technical contributions and leadership
* Scout the technology market and import knowledge to ensure our competencies in Computer Vision and AI remain state-of-the-art
* Be a key contributor to building a strong IP portfolio for our platform
* Partner with other B. Braun Units to mutually share expertise in the fields of AI and Computer Vision
Professional competencies:
* Extensive experience in machine learning and computer vision, with deep understanding of network architectures including CNNs, RNNs, and LLMs
* Proven ability to train, fine-tune, and deploy these models in production environments, with a strong track record of innovating and adapting network architectures to meet specific application needs
* Demonstrated expertise in complex medical technologies such as surgical robotics, navigation systems, and medical image processing
* Skilled in both traditional computer vision techniques—including camera calibration and geometric algorithms—and modern ML-based approaches
* Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in developing robust, scalable software solutions
* Solid background in requirements engineering and system design, particularly within highly regulated domains such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive
* Academic foundation ideally includes a PhD in artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, medical image analysis, or a closely related field
* Practical knowledge of deploying neural networks on edge devices, including techniques like federated learning, is highly desirable
* Leadership experience in guiding interdisciplinary teams and driving innovation is considered a strong asset
* Familiarity with NVIDIA technologies such as TensorRT, and understanding of AI regulatory guidelines for medical products, further enhances suitability for this roll
* Hands-on experience with technologies including C++, Python, Qt, PyTorch, OpenCV, ROS2, GTest/GMock, Git, Azure DevOps, Linux, and RT Linux is advantageous
Personal competencies:
* Hands-on doer and an interdisciplinary networker
* Modern empowering leadership style
* Innovation mindset with enthusiasm for high-tech medical products
* Fluent communication in English. It would be a plus if you are fluent in German
Benefits:
* Flexible and family oriented working hours and hybrid working between office and home
* A brand-new modern office optimized for concentration and collaboration with an integrated high-tech simulation operating room and generous social areas and creativity zones
* High quality of life in one of Germany’s most attractive cities
* Subsidy for public transportation
B. Braun New Ventures GmbH | Haakon Schröder | +49 160 95704687