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A Day in the LifePrincipal Software Engineer

Careers That Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of technology to make tomorrow better than today, which makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be part of our Device Embedded Systems team responsible for designing, developing and verifying embedded software applications used in implantable cardiac medical devices.

Your entrepreneurial mindset and technical skills will be used, creating solutions that meet business needs and optimizing customer experience directly impacting the organization and affecting the lives of millions.

We are looking for highly motivated and self-starting strong software engineers looking forward to innovating in a fun and fast paced environment with a passion to improve people’s quality of life. The individual will operate in all phases and contribute to all activities of the software development process.

The ideal candidate is a software engineer with full software development lifecycle knowledge, understanding of embedded design, development and verification testing, and experience creating project deliverables in the medical device industry.

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Electrophysiology Therapies (EPT) Operating Unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

         

         

A Day in the Life:

 

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Principal Software Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Lead verification activities for embedded medical device software, including test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of verification results.
• Define and own software verification strategy for embedded medical device systems.
• Provide technical leadership for verification activities across multiple projects and product releases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of software requirements, risks, and system-level behaviors.
• Use a variety of software troubleshooting tools including OTS and custom-built.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, software lifecycle processes, and risk management activities throughout verification execution.
• Lead technical planning, prioritize verification activities, and coordinate cross-functional execution to meet project objectives

 

Qualifications

 

MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 7 years of work experience, OR an advanced degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5 years of work experience.

 

Nice to Have

 

• Experience in embedded software development and verification, including C/C++ programming, automated test framework design, and creation of verification strategies, protocols, reports, and traceability documentation.
• Strong expertise in embedded systems architecture, with hands-on knowledge of ARM microcontrollers, embedded hardware, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficient in test and debug activities, utilizing laboratory instrumentation such as debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated verification pipelines.  
• Technical expertise in wireless and connected medical technologies, including Bluetooth communications and implantable medical device systems.
• Demonstrated success working in highly regulated industries, with an understanding of quality, compliance, and product lifecycle requirements for medical device development.

 

 

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For office roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the work conditions and physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA – United States of America)

 

 

 

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$152,800.00 - $229,200.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans