We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Jan 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Principal Software Engineer is a key technical leadership of the R&D software development team. This role will work as a member of a large multi-functional (hardware, software, electrical, mechanical) team in the software design and development of embedded software for Neuromodulation Products reflecting high professional standards.  This role is responsible for ensuring that embedded software used in the development, manufacturing and as part of medical devices is developed according to good design practices and follows the corresponding requirements set forth by local procedures, regulatory authorities and notified bodies.  This role will provide the technical leadership, deep subject matter expertise, technical/project oversight and team member training/coaching.   
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Technical leadership in software design and development of large scope and complex software projects 
• Technical leadership in identifying and implementing the best-in-class systems software development processes, methods, tools, and standards. 
• Technical leadership with cross-functional and software teams to identify user needs and develop product requirements, system requirements/specifications, software requirements/specifications, software architecture/design specifications and implementation 
• Mentor software developers and provides technical guidance as necessary. 
•  Works with senior leadership/management, cross-functional key stakeholders, and software team to deliver the top-quality software designs and work products on time 
• Works with senior leadership/management, cross-functional key stakeholders, and software team to develop and maintain the software group’s technology roadmap  

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Work with and provide technical leadership to other development engineers, lab technicians, and test engineers. 
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements. 
• Create innovative technical solutions which lead to the development and introduction of new technologies, products, and processes that support ongoing business objectives. 
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation. 

 
REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering and 7+ years of experience 
• Or Advance Degree with 5 + years of experience

 
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 

• Expert working knowledge of C/C++. 
• Embedded system software design and development. 
•  Extensive experience with software development for embedded systems
• Ability to learn and apply new technology in areas of responsibility.
• Highly knowledgeable of low-level debugging  
• Highly knowledgeable and demonstrated experience in software engineering processes and product life cycles. 
• Experience developing software in a regulated industry such as medical, aerospace, defense, etc. 
• Design and development of software/hardware with control systems engineering  
• Excellent understanding of Systems Engineering 
• Effective communication and presentation skills 
• Strong leadership and good team player 

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.

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):$140,800.00 - $211,200.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.