Sr. Software Quality Engineer

• Support software quality and reliability efforts for Cardiac Ablation Solutions products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA CFR, MDR, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485.
• Serve asmemberof the extended quality team for Affera software releases used for mapping and navigation in electrophysiology procedures. Collaborate with other quality team members to take accountability for completing assigned functional work within program deadlines.
• Review and approve various Design History File documents related to software and security, including requirements, design, development, integration, test protocols, test reports, verification, validation, and tooling. Ensure all documentation meets reliability standards and follows QMS processes.
• Develop and review documentation for traceability, testability, and compliance according to standard operating procedures.
• Developexpertisein assigned products and projects, including hands-on time in the engineering lab and participation in product training as assigned.
• Participate in software risk analysis and defect assessments as assigned.
• Contribute to tracking software quality metrics for assigned programs, supporting continuous monitoring and improvement of quality outcomes to achieve required levels of product reliability.
• Provide software quality support for post-market activities and analysis, including work supporting issue assessments, health risk assessments, and CAPAs.
• Recommend design or test methods to achieveappropriate levelsof product reliability and security.Propose changes to design or testing as necessary to improve software and/or process reliability.
• Contribute to reliability engineering program strategies to achieve Medtronic, customer, and regulatory reliabilityobjectivesfor assigned programs.
• Review and support strategies for product security testing as assigned.
• As available, attend a live EP case at least once per year to enhance workflow and product knowledge. Regularlyparticipatein virtuallivecase learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, and clinical teams, to ensure alignment on quality and compliance requirements.
• Travel Requirement: <10%

• Bachelor's degree anda minimum of4years of relevant experience
• ORMaster'sdegree witha minimum of2years of relevant experience
• OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience, * At least 1 year of experience supporting product development.
• Though this is not a coding role, the ability to perform simple coding tasks and effectively read, interpret, and understand existing software codetocollaborate and execute necessary work with software engineers is needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 2+ years of medical device or other regulated industry (such as defense or aerospace) experience.
• 2+ years of industry experience working with a software development team
• Experience creating risk analysis documentation such as FMEAs and FTAs.
• Experience using or working with products built on Python, Qt, Docker, and Linux.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and the software lifecycle within regulated environments, including design, development, and post-market support.
• Experience with cardiac and electrophysiology medical specialties.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in quality systems or regulatory affairs (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ, or similar).

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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.

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):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00

This 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, 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.

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