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New Jersey's research engineer job market is anchored by pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson and Merck in the Route 1 corridor, major tech labs along the I-287 corridor, and proximity to Princeton University's research ecosystem. Cities including New Brunswick, Princeton, and Parsippany concentrate the most sponsorship activity for research engineer roles in the state.
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Job Description:
There are multiple ML Research Scientist / ML Engineer – Surgical Applications positions available at EDDA Technology, Princeton, NJ. Responsibilities include:
- Use state-of-the-art AI technologies to research, develop and deploy real-time, low-latency surgical AI solutions
- Develop and integrate AI Agent and/or deep reinforcement learning (DRL) based frameworks for intelligent decision-making, workflow automation, or adaptive optimization in intraoperative video
- Actively stay current with the latest developments in AI research and emerging technologies
- Understand clinical needs to solve real-world problems and drive the design, development, and validation of new methods of AI clinical solutions
- Conforming to the Company’s standard/procedure of product development
- Efficiently communicate with project managers and team members on the execution
- Other job responsibilities as assigned by the management
Candidates shall meet part of the below qualifications:
- Experience with advanced VLM/SFM/LLM models (e.g., GPT-4o, UniSurg/SurgMotion, SAM) for intraoperative video analysis
- Experience and skills in working with deep reinforcement learning (deep RL) and/or AI Agent frameworks, including prompt engineering, LangChain/LlamaIndex or RAG
- Experience with NVIDIA stacks and hardware deployment is a plus
- Strong foundational knowledge in geometric computer vision (camera calibration, SLAM, registration, multi-view geometry) and deep learning (classification, tracking, mapping, transformers/CNNs)
- 3+ years of experience in AI, ML, DL or related fields
- Excellent software engineering skills in using C/C++; other software skills preferred include Python, Pytorch, Tensor Flow, and Keras
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly implement, verify, and iterate on solutions
- Collaborative team player who is highly self-motivated, with a proven ability to learn quickly and thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments
- Clear communication skills in English
- PhD in AI/ML/CS or related field or master’s degree with minimum 3 years of industry experience
Desired qualifications:
- Strong algorithm development skills with in-depth knowledge on medical image analysis/segmentation and image registration
- Experience with TensorRT and/or 3D visualization programming in Linux
- Knowledge in human anatomy and interpretation of medical images
- Hands-on experience and knowledge in DICOM a plus
- Experience working with medical imaging modalities (Endoscopic video, Ultrasound, CT) or similar sensor data
Company Introduction:
Excellent opportunity with a dynamic, growing medical technology solution company.
EDDA Technology is an innovative leader in the rapidly growing field of intelligent robotic solutions for precision surgery. Pioneering a “fully quantitative, interactive” approach to intelligent imaging analytics and robotic integration, the company has built a proprietary technology platform to facilitate pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative navigation, post-operative evaluation. With its end-to-end enabling platform, EDDA’s goal is to form a comprehensive ecosystem of clinical practice, connection, and education to support physicians and patient management in all tiers of hospitals. IQQA® is a registered trademark of EDDA Technology.
Compensation/ Benefits
Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000; compensation is based on experience, education, and relevant skills.
EDDA offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentive stock options, and excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, vision care, 401k plan, section 125 health and dependent care (flexible spending) accounts, and paid vacations. The company sponsors the H1-B application.
Send applications to: hiring@edda-tech.com

Job Description:
There are multiple ML Research Scientist / ML Engineer – Surgical Applications positions available at EDDA Technology, Princeton, NJ. Responsibilities include:
- Use state-of-the-art AI technologies to research, develop and deploy real-time, low-latency surgical AI solutions
- Develop and integrate AI Agent and/or deep reinforcement learning (DRL) based frameworks for intelligent decision-making, workflow automation, or adaptive optimization in intraoperative video
- Actively stay current with the latest developments in AI research and emerging technologies
- Understand clinical needs to solve real-world problems and drive the design, development, and validation of new methods of AI clinical solutions
- Conforming to the Company’s standard/procedure of product development
- Efficiently communicate with project managers and team members on the execution
- Other job responsibilities as assigned by the management
Candidates shall meet part of the below qualifications:
- Experience with advanced VLM/SFM/LLM models (e.g., GPT-4o, UniSurg/SurgMotion, SAM) for intraoperative video analysis
- Experience and skills in working with deep reinforcement learning (deep RL) and/or AI Agent frameworks, including prompt engineering, LangChain/LlamaIndex or RAG
- Experience with NVIDIA stacks and hardware deployment is a plus
- Strong foundational knowledge in geometric computer vision (camera calibration, SLAM, registration, multi-view geometry) and deep learning (classification, tracking, mapping, transformers/CNNs)
- 3+ years of experience in AI, ML, DL or related fields
- Excellent software engineering skills in using C/C++; other software skills preferred include Python, Pytorch, Tensor Flow, and Keras
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly implement, verify, and iterate on solutions
- Collaborative team player who is highly self-motivated, with a proven ability to learn quickly and thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments
- Clear communication skills in English
- PhD in AI/ML/CS or related field or master’s degree with minimum 3 years of industry experience
Desired qualifications:
- Strong algorithm development skills with in-depth knowledge on medical image analysis/segmentation and image registration
- Experience with TensorRT and/or 3D visualization programming in Linux
- Knowledge in human anatomy and interpretation of medical images
- Hands-on experience and knowledge in DICOM a plus
- Experience working with medical imaging modalities (Endoscopic video, Ultrasound, CT) or similar sensor data
Company Introduction:
Excellent opportunity with a dynamic, growing medical technology solution company.
EDDA Technology is an innovative leader in the rapidly growing field of intelligent robotic solutions for precision surgery. Pioneering a “fully quantitative, interactive” approach to intelligent imaging analytics and robotic integration, the company has built a proprietary technology platform to facilitate pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative navigation, post-operative evaluation. With its end-to-end enabling platform, EDDA’s goal is to form a comprehensive ecosystem of clinical practice, connection, and education to support physicians and patient management in all tiers of hospitals. IQQA® is a registered trademark of EDDA Technology.
Compensation/ Benefits
Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000; compensation is based on experience, education, and relevant skills.
EDDA offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentive stock options, and excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, vision care, 401k plan, section 125 health and dependent care (flexible spending) accounts, and paid vacations. The company sponsors the H1-B application.
Send applications to: hiring@edda-tech.com
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Which companies sponsor visas for research engineers in New Jersey?
Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Sanofi, and Siemens are among the most active sponsors of research engineer roles in New Jersey, particularly in pharmaceutical R&D and advanced engineering. AT&T Labs in Bedminster and various biotech firms along the Route 1 corridor have also filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for research engineering positions in recent years.
Which visa types are most common for research engineer roles in New Jersey?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for research engineers in New Jersey, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. Candidates with exceptional publication records or patents may also qualify for the O-1A. Those on F-1 OPT in STEM fields can work for up to three years before needing H-1B sponsorship.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most research engineer sponsorship jobs?
Princeton and New Brunswick lead in research engineer sponsorship activity, driven by proximity to Princeton University and the pharmaceutical corridor along Route 1. Parsippany, Bedminster, and Murray Hill also see consistent sponsorship, particularly from large corporate research labs. Newark is growing as a secondary hub, supported by university research programs at Rutgers and NJIT.
How to find research engineer visa sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to search for research engineer roles in New Jersey without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can narrow results by location and job title to focus on New Jersey's pharmaceutical, tech, and engineering research sectors, where sponsorship activity is most concentrated.
Are there state-specific or role-specific factors that affect research engineer sponsorship in New Jersey?
New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical and life sciences employers means many research engineer openings are tied to specialized R&D functions, which can strengthen a specialty occupation determination for H-1B purposes. The state also benefits from strong university pipelines through Princeton, Rutgers, and Stevens Institute of Technology, where employers actively recruit international candidates and have established sponsorship processes in place.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored research engineer jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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