Principal Medical Device Software Engineer (Python/C++)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Apr 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

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 a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Medtronic isseekinga highly skilled and experiencedPrincipalSoftware Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System Software Team. This will be a pivotal role working oncutting-edgetechnology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of developinga groundbreakingtechnology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about crafting innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and make a tangible difference in patients' lives.

Theideal candidateshouldpossessexpert-levelproficiencyin Python and C++, and have a deep understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture. The candidate should have a proventrack recordof successfully leading and delivering large-scale projects,demonstratingstrong problem-solvingskillsand the ability to make critical technical decisions.

Experience with embedded systems is beneficial, as well as a solid understanding of network communication protocols and technologies.The candidate should be skilled in developing and debugging software thatinterfaces withhardware components.

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System

The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to createdetailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physiciansidentifyabnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Onceidentified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability

• Develop and debug software for embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Optimizesoftware performance, ensuring low latency, high reliability, and scalability

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Implement andmaintainrobust software testing strategies, including unit, integration, and automated testing to ensure high-quality code

• Document software designs, coding practices, and development workflows tomaintainhigh levelsof clarity and consistency within the team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providingtimelyand effective solutions.

• Stayup-to-datewith the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving the software development process.

• Attend andparticipatein pre-clinical in-vivo system evaluations.

• Participate in laboratory demonstrations for internal stakeholders and clinicians.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and7years of relevant experience

• ORMaster’sdegree with5years of relevant experience

• OR PhD with3years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert-levelproficiencyin Python and C++

• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, including architecture, datastructuresand algorithms

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in designing, implementing, andmaintainingcomplex software systems

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical technical decisions

• Extensive experience in real-time software development and optimization

• Experience with ROS, embeddedsystemsand/or real-time operating systems

• Solid understanding of network communication protocols and technologies

• Experience with software version control systems, such as Git

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Experience with cloud-based platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing and deployment

• Proficiencywith development of software on Linux operating system

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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):$148,000.00 - $222,000.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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.

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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.

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