Director of Software Engineering - Verification - CRM

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Jun 2026 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 Director of Software Engineering - Verification Careers That Change Lives Transforming Patient Management with Smart Technology! At Medtronic, we are driven by one mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Within Patient Care Systems (PCS), we are transforming how connected care platforms deliver real-time, life-critical insights to clinicians and patients worldwide. We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering - Verification to lead quality engineering across a portfolio of connected medical device platforms, including Device Managers, Patient Monitors, and Information Systems & Services (ISS). In this role, you will shape and scale our PCS2.0 Verification Engineering organization—automation-first, AI-enabled, and deeply embedded in DevOps delivery pipelines—to accelerate innovation while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) unit. 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 are working on-site 4 days per 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. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Day in the Life: In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Director of Software Engineering -Verification role. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Define the Future of Verification Engineering • Lead and execute a PCS-wide Verification Engineering strategy aligned to platform modernization, DevOps, and Medtronic quality systems • Champion automation-first and data-driven approaches aligned to the Software Confidence Model and DRM practices • Influence quality strategy across multiple platforms, programs, and global teams Scale Automation & DevOps Integration • Own end-to-end verification across system integration, platform validation, APIs, UI, and data layers • Build and scale automation frameworks embedded in CI/CD pipelines • Ensure robust validation of functional and non-functional requirements (performance, reliability, scalability, security) Advance AI-Enabled Verification Engineering • Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing and quality analytics • Enable capabilities such as automated test generation, intelligent regression prioritization, and defect prediction • Ensure responsible, compliant use of AI in a regulated environment Deliver System & Platform Excellence • Oversee validation of complex, cloud-connected medical ecosystems (e.g., CareLink/ ISS platforms) • Ensure interoperability, data integrity, and resilience across interconnected systems • Elevate platform-level confidence in increasingly distributed architectures Drive Measurable Outcomes • Define and improve key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), defect escape rates, and automation maturity • Increase release predictability and reduce cycle time • Strengthen audit readiness and compliance posture Lead Through Partnership • Partner across engineering, product, program, UX/human factors, regulatory, and quality • Act as a trusted advisor on product quality, release readiness, and platform risk Build a High-Impact Organization • Lead and grow a high-performing global Verification Engineering team • Develop capabilities in automation, cloud validation, and AI-enabled quality practices • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement The successful candidate will have: Demonstrated expertise in: o Test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration o Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices o System and platform-level validation #CRMSoftware Qualifications – External Must Have - Minimum Requirements TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math and minimum of 10 years of technical experience with 7 years of managerial experience OR advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or math, with 8 years of technical experience with 7 years of managerial experience Nice to Have Experience in regulated environments (medical device, healthcare, or similar) Experience with cloud-connected or IoT-based medical platforms Experience leading platform-level quality strategies across multiple product lines Familiarity with Medtronic Design Reliability Methodology (DRM) and Software Confidence Model Experience applying AI/ML to testing, quality analytics, or engineering productivity Leadership Expectations Vision & Strategy: Define and execute a forward-looking software verification strategy aligned to enterprise goals Execution Excellence: Deliver measurable improvements in quality, speed, and reliability Talent Builder/ Bar Raiser: Develop leaders and scale a future-ready organization Enterprise Leader: Drive alignment across functions, platforms, and global teams Change Agent: Lead adoption of automation, AI, and DevOps transformation Patient First: Anchor all decisions in patient safety, product quality, and real-world outcomes About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements 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. (ADA-United States of America) 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. 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. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. 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):$218,400.00 - $327,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. 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 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 95,000+ 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. 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. 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 95,000+ 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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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, s