Senior Principal Software Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Sep 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThis role is part of the Manufacturing Technology organization and is focused on establishing and scaling an Inductive Automation Ignition Center of Excellence (CoE) to support standardized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) development across global manufacturing operations. The team partners with manufacturing, operations, and technology stakeholders to develop reusable solutions, strengthen technical capabilities, and enable reliable enterprise-scale deployments.The Senior Principal Software Engineer position is remote within the United States and requires approximately 15% travel to support workshops, site assessments, deployments, and training activities across global locations.The Senior Principal Software Engineer serves as a technical leader for the Ignition Center of Excellence, driving standards, architecture, and best practices for SCADA solutions used across manufacturing operations. This role partners with global stakeholders to develop scalable software solutions, expand organizational capabilities, and support the deployment of digital manufacturing technologies.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, debug, and implement software solutions using Ignition, PostgreSQL, Python, and related technologies.Establish and maintain SCADA development standards, templates, governance processes, and technical documentation for enterprise use.Lead the development of reusable frameworks and assets that accelerate solution delivery and improve consistency across manufacturing sites.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Center of Excellence team members and Ignition developers.Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and technology stakeholders to define system and software design requirements.Support enterprise deployments through technical assessments, implementation planning, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.Develop and maintain software engineering policies, standards, and procedures that support reliability, scalability, and compliance requirements.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase system performance, efficiency, and adoption across global operations.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree with 10+ years of software engineering experience, or Advanced degree with 8+ years of software engineering experience.Preferred QualificationsExperience designing, configuring, and supporting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions in manufacturing or industrial environments.Experience developing software solutions using Python and SQL-based database technologies.Experience creating technical documentation, standards, or reusable development frameworks.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.Experience in manufacturing, operations, medical device, or other regulated industry environments.Experience supporting global or multi-site technology implementations.Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition platform configuration, development, and deployment.Experience with analytics and visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or related data platforms.Experience with Agile methodologies, Product Ownership practices, Linux environments, containerization technologies (Docker or Podman), and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.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 RequirementsThe 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on us.fitly.work. ‌Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$178,400.00 - $267,600.00This 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, 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 plansIt 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.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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