Principal Software Engineer

Careers that Change Lives

Our Purpose in Respiratory Interventions is to prevent the onset and improve the management of respiratory failure. The guiding principal has enabled us to support patients and clinicians, while creating new opportunities for growth.

Respiratory Interventions (RI) , a division of Medtronic, offers a portfolio of innovative solutions that spans the continuum of care. We help with early detection and treatment of diseases, and reduce complications to accelerate recovery from patient conditions. We focus on expanding global access to our therapies that improve clinical outcomes for gastrointestinal diseases and cancers, and patients with respiratory compromise.

We are looking to hire 2 Principal Software Engineers. These positions are exciting and new opportunities to work with Medtronic’s Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses. Currently part of Medtronic, Medtronic has announced its intention of separation of Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses to advance the future growth and innovation of PM and RI and to reallocate investments and resources within Medtronic.

The intended separation would provide our team a bold opportunity to unleash our potential and move with even more speed and agility. Apart from Medtronic, we would leverage increased investments to fuel meaningful innovation and further amplify our impact on patient care.

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

The location for these roles is Carlsbad, CA. There may be an opportunity for hybrid work (onsite 3 days and home 2 days).

A Day in the Life

Design, develop and test complex software modules and take ownership of these modules in terms of functionality, performance, and quality.

• Identify and implement the best-in-class systems software development processes, methods, tools, standards, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and software teams to identify user needs and develop product requirements, system requirements/specifications, software requirements/specifications, software architecture/design specifications, and implementation.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:

An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS:

Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes. Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level specialists.

Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results. May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.

Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation. Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area. Implements solutions to problems.

Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels. May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.

Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. Typically manages major/moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other Technical degree
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Strong C/C++ development with working knowledge of OOA&D and UML
• Knowledge of Qt framework and DDS is desirable.
• Highly knowledgeable of low-level debugging
• Highly knowledgeable and demonstrated experience in software engineering processes and product life cycles
• Experience in embedded software engineering of complex systems interfacing electrical and mechanical hardware preferred
• Experience developing unit testing with Google Test
• Experience developing software in a regulated industry such as medical, aerospace, defense, etc. preferred
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Works well by collaborating with the team.

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.

Salary And Benefits

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.

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.

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)