Algorithm Engineer

Job Description About Technology Solutions -------------------------- Our company’s Animal Health Technology Solutions offers global animal identification and monitoring solutions for companion animals and livestock. These solutions enable pet owners to better manage the health and well-being of their pets and enable livestock producers to improve well-being and animal production. Technology Solutions include Core Technologies in Livestock Identification, Dairy, Beef and Swine monitoring, for which the product/market fit is established, as well as products in discovery. About the role -------------- As an Algorithm Developer you will design and optimize signal processing and machine learning solutions for animal monitoring systems spanning edge devices and cloud/on-prem platforms. In this role, you will focus on developing high-performance models using existing datasets and work closely with other engineering teams to ensure successful integration into production systems. Responsibilities ---------------- * Translate real-world sensing challenges into robust algorithmic solutions * Develop and optimize signal processing and embedded ML algorithms for constrained edge environments * Analyze datasets, evaluate model performance, and iterate to improve accuracy and robustness * Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to integrate algorithms into production systems * Establish best practices for experimentation, validation, and reproducibility * Write efficient, maintainable production-quality code * Document algorithms, and experimental results Requirements ------------ * BSc in a relevant STEM field * 3+ years of hands-on experience in algorithm development (signal processing and/or embedded ML) * Strong practical experience with machine learning and signal processing * Experience training, evaluating, and tuning models using real-world datasets * Experience optimizing models under resource constraints (CPU, memory, power) * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in noisy, real-world conditions * Proficiency in MATLAB or Python, and C/C++ * Experience with software engineering best practices (GIT, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD) * High level of ownership, curiosity, and a hands-on approach. * Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams and ability to drive solutions end-to-end. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Advantage: ---------- * MSc and/or more years of experience in algorithm development * Experience with IoT or sensor-based systems * Familiarity with embedded ML / TinyML / model quantization * Exposure to A/B testing or field validation frameworks * Background in animal health / agriculture domains * Mentoring or technical leadership experience **Required Skills:** Algorithmic Design, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communication, Debugging, MATLAB, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Python (Programming Language) **Preferred Skills:** Computer Vision, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization, High Performance Computing (HPC), Machine Learning (ML), Real-Time Programming, Software Development Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.  **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** **VISA Sponsorship:** **Travel Requirements:** **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** **Valid Driving License:** **Hazardous Material(s):** **Job Posting End Date:** 08/24/2026 **\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**