Careers that Change Lives

In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform within the Surgical Operating unit: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html

Medtronic’s Surgical Operating Unit 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 Life

As a Software Manager working at Medtronic, you will be a leader in the software development for the Workflow Management of our robotic systems.This team creates software that managements the system workflows, allowing subsystems to synchronize on the desired system behavior.You will establish best practices with your teams, partner with test engineers and quality engineers, and work with Product Management.You will be a voice in the wider software organization and participate in workstreams to manage software development processes across the organization. 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead a team of workflow management software developers as a discipline leader and representative
• Mentor and coach developers
• Provide management representation for projects and deliverables
• Provide career development opportunities for team members
• Partner with the greater software organization, systems engineering, quality, and validation groups
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews
• Establish best practices for the functional area, as well as general software practices for the wider organization

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 6 years of relevant experience. 

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of common software design and development practices
• Experience developing C based applications
• Experience developing Simulink/Stateflow applications
• Experience developing software in an IEC 62304 (or equivalent) regulated environment
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum development practices
• Experience developing software with Python
• Experience leading a team of software engineers, either as a manager or as a technical lead 

About MedtronicTogether, 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.

Benefits & Compensation

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. 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 RequirementsThe 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.