Staff Scientist, Computational Imaging

About Cleerly

We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. We were founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists and now boast a growing team of world‑class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 and received an additional $106M in a Series C extension in December 2024, enabling rapid growth and continued support of our mission.

Most of our teams work remotely, with optional access to offices in Denver, Colorado;
New York, New York;
Dallas, Texas; and Lisbon, Portugal. Some roles may require on‑site presence. Travel is typically required once per month or quarter; some senior or external‑facing roles may require up to 90% travel.

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Scientist to lead the design, development, and validation of innovative clinical workflows that can directly impact diagnosis and treatment for heart disease. In this senior‑level role you will architect a cutting‑edge product that integrates our existing technologies while pushing the boundary of innovation in cardiac vascular imaging. You will also represent the company in strategic research collaborations with leading academic and clinical institutions, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and cardiovascular health.

You will join our expert Computational Imaging team, where we develop sophisticated algorithms to enhance and improve medical imaging. We focus on improving the quality and clinical value of medical images, creating powerful software components that correct artifacts, standardize data, and ensure the utmost precision before final analysis. Our work is essential for elevating the reliability and accuracy of Cleerly’s regulated products.

• Research and develop state‑of‑the‑art AI and non‑AI algorithms for coronary CT/fluoroscopy imaging applications.
• Implement an efficient and robust image processing pipeline to solve challenging problems in low‑latency environments.
• Translate product and clinical requirements into algorithmic specifications in collaboration with Product and Clinical teams.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), De Novo, PCCP), including generating evidence and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI and non‑AI based solutions in clinical practice.
• Communicate findings and strategy to internal stakeholders and leadership through clear technical documentation, presentations, and demos.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patents and scientific publications.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of technical excellence and scientific rigor.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Imaging, or a related technical field, with 5+ years combined postdoc and/or industry experience; OR an M.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• R&D experience in medical image processing, demonstrating subject‑matter expertise in image quality enhancement, optical flow analysis, and 2D/3D rigid/deformable image registration.
• Proven track record of publications in top‑tier medical imaging or computer vision conferences and journals (e.g., MICCAI, IEEE TMI, CVPR, Medical Image Analysis).
• Strong experience in C++ and Python.
• Prior experience with ITK, OpenCV, VTK, CMake, Slicer is a plus.
• Prior experience with cardiac motion modelling or tracking is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, cross‑functional, and cross‑cultural collaboration skills.

• 5+ years of industry experience in AI‑based medical device development or clinical deployment.
• Experience supporting FDA regulatory submissions for ML‑based software, including familiarity with De Novo, 510(k), and PCCP pathways.
• Deep domain knowledge in cardiovascular imaging and CT interpretation workflows.

Total Target Compensation (TTC): $265k – $305k.

• H:
  Humility – be a servant leader
• E:
  Excellence – deliver world‑changing results
• A:
  Accountability – do what you say; expect the same from others
• R:
  Remarkable – inspire & innovate with impact
• T:
  Teamwork – together we win

Don’t meet 100 % of the qualifications? Apply anyway. We value experience, whether gained formally or informally on the job or through other experiences.

OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.