Software Engineer

A Day in the LifeCareers that Change LivesIn this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers within the Medtronic's Surgical Operations Unit. This is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve.Make your impact by exploring a career with the world's leading Medical Device company, striving "to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life."A Day in The LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Evaluates software change requests to released medical devices and supporting toolsDesigns, implements, and tests software changes for released products while staying true to the original design integrityParticipates in change control board, risk reviews, and other project meetings as necessaryWorks with cross functional team to communicate changes, and understand impacts to their functionCreates documentation throughout the development processCommits to achieving and exceeding project goals and timelinesPerforms duties in compliance with the Quality SystemMust Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent5+ years experience with C++, C# and JavaExperience in Linux, Windows, and cloud platformsKnowledge of OOA&D conceptsWorking knowledge of software development best practices.Experience in Medical device or other highly regulated environments with established software development and change management processes.Nice to HaveExperience with secure software development practices, vulnerability assessment and remediation, cybersecurity risk management, and implementation of authentication, authorization, and encryption technologies in regulated or safety-critical systems.Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve team productivity, documentation quality, knowledge sharing, and engineering workflows.Experience leading technical discussions and communicating complex concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.Strong written communication skills, including creation of technical documentation, impact assessments, and design reviews.Demonstrated ability to drive projects across cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.Experience facilitating technical reviews, change control boards, risk reviews, or similar governance activities.Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.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.Benefits & CompensationA 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here.The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.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.U.S. Work Authorization & SponsorshipAt 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. 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