Senior Software Tools Engineer

Sr. Software Tools Engineer

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.

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Software Tools Engineer to join our Cardiac Ablation Solutions Software team. In this role, you will play a critical part in enhancing and streamlining our software development, testing, and quality assurance processes. You will develop a variety of tools, scripts, and dashboards to support the team's workflows, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and quality throughout the product development lifecycle. The Sr. Software Tools Engineer will be an integral member in the Cardiac Ablation Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of helping develop a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate has experience using innovation to drive process improvements. They will take ownership of key features while working collaboratively with other engineering teams and are passionate about working on a product that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain custom tools and scripts to support software development, testing, deployment, and maintenance processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, quality assurance, and technical leaders, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing tools and processes, driving innovation and efficiency across the team.
• Generate automated reports and test protocols that provide actionable insights into software performance and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical device software development, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Experience working with tools like JIRA, Gitlab, Artifactory, and AWS, including API integration and automation.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Flutter/Dart, Python, C++/C# or similar languages
• Strong understanding of good documentation practices
• Experience with software version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with Docker and Linux
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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. 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

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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): $124,800.00 - $187,200.00. 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.

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