Software Engineering Intern

Careers That Change Lives

The possibilities at the intersection of medicine and technology are endless, which means endless opportunities to make your mark on the world. Our interns do real work within experienced engineering teams to improve lives of millions. Engineering roles in the Software engineering group can include Software, AI/Data Science, Software Cloud, Software Quality, Software Development Operations, Software Systems, Software Test, and Firmware engineers. Examples of work in each of these areas are listed below.

Software Engineer 

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.

• Determines systems software design requirements.

Software Cloud Engineer 

• Supports development and execution of the organization’s cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, maintenance and support of cloud architecture.

• Works with stakeholders across the organization to evaluate cloud systems and identify appropriate solutions.

Software Quality Engineer 

• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software systems quality operating methods, processes, and procedures.

• Conducts evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation.

Software Development Operations Engineer 

• Introduces and maintains processes, tools, and methodologies to balance needs throughout the software development life cycle.

• Conducting requirements gathering and analysis to understand the domain of the software problem and/or functionality, the interfaces between hardware and software, and the overall software characteristics.

Software Systems Engineer 

• Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure, and technology platforms, including operating systems, cloud-based and Internet-related tools.

• Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software programs for enhancements and maximize new products.

Software Test Engineer 

• Tests the functionality and performance of software applications or systems software.

• Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in software applications and systems software.

AI/Data Science Engineer

• In new product design roles: develops and programs integrated software algorithms to structure, analyze and leverage data in product and systems applications in both structured and unstructured environments.

• Develops and communicates descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive insights/algorithm

Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, along with educational and social programming throughout the summer.For interns relocating more than 50 miles from home or school, we provide housing assistance and a relocation and transportation stipend. 

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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 

The majority of our internship positions are based at our primary hubs in Minnesota, California, Colorado, and the Northeastern U.S. (Connecticut & Massachusetts). We also offer opportunities in other states, including Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas.Candidate location preferences are strongly considered during the interview and offer process; however, flexibility increases the number of potential opportunities available. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Must Haves: 

To be considered for a Summer 2026 engineering internship, you must meet the following basic requirements. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these criteria to be considered for a position.

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer or software engineering, computer science or related engineering major with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring 2027, Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

• The ability to participate full time (40 hours/week) as part of our intern cohort from June 1 - August 14 (semester system programs) or June 15 – August 21 (quarter system programs)

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and do not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa. The Medtronic Summer Internship Program does not provide work authorization sponsorship for summer intern positions. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for the Medtronic Summer Internship Program

Nice to Haves:

• A minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA

• Flexibility in geographic location

• Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: C, C++, C#/.NET, SQL, JavaScript, Java, Swift, HTML/CSS, Microsoft Visual Studio, Jenkins, Gitlab

• Prior work on projects in a team environment 

• Relevant academic project, internship, or lab experience 

• Experience in statistics and data analysis and/or Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM)

• Technical writing skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills who is self-motivated, proactive, and willing to learn