Principal Software Engineer

Medtronic Principal Software Engineer Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America May 14, 2026 $153K - $229K We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 21 May 2026 A Day in the Life 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 onsite 4 days a 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. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Warsaw, Indiana. This role will require 25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading engineering activities that support the development, optimization, and sustained performance of products produced across manufacturing operations, including machining, metal finishing, assembly, and related processes. The role develops and maintains systems that ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturability from early development through full‑scale production. The position drives continuous improvement by designing and implementing automated and standardized processes that improve product quality, strengthen schedule performance, and reduce manufacturing and operating costs. It also contributes to product and process development efforts by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to transition new designs into manufacturing and to enhance existing processes. In addition, the Principal Software Engineer mentors team members, promotes standard work, and establishes best practices that elevate engineering capability and operational excellence across the organization. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, debug, and implement operating systems components, software tools, and utilities ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient. Capture User Requirements Specification working with the process owner. Ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to generate systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures. Work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to other software engineers, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. Identify and solve complex technical issues, finding innovative solutions that align with business objectives. Conduct code reviews, providing feedback and guidance to junior engineers. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope and requirements. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends, advocating for the adoption of best practices. Contribute to the long‑term strategic planning for software development, ensuring the organization’s technical vision is realized. Must Have (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Software Engineering OR advanced degree and 5+ years of Software Engineering Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications) Equipment connectivity experience. Ignition and deviseWISE experience. React, Angular, Node.js, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, WebAPI experience. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and development tools. Ability to lead and motivate teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers. Ability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically, and make informed decisions. Experience with agile development methodologies and best practices. Experience with relevant programming languages, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Java, C++, .NET, Scala, Lua, Python, SQL, cloud platforms). 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. 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. Benefits & Compensation 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 Simple Steps (global well‑being program) 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) Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums) The base salary range is $152,800.00 – $229,200.00 and is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Legal Statements 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Location: Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr