Director of Software Engineering

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering - Verification to lead quality engineering across a portfolio of connected medical device platforms, including Device Managers, Patient Monitors, and Information Systems & Services (ISS).

In this role, you will shape and scale our PCS2.0 Verification Engineering organization-automation-first, AI-enabled, and deeply embedded in DevOps delivery pipelines-to accelerate innovation while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) unit. 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 are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Day in the Life:

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Director of Software Engineering -Verification role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Define the Future of Verification Engineering

Lead and execute a PCS-wide Verification Engineering strategy aligned to platform modernization, DevOps, and Medtronic quality systems Champion automation-first and data-driven approaches aligned to the Software Confidence

Model and DRM practices

Influence quality strategy across multiple platforms, programs, and global teams Scale Automation & DevOps Integration Own end-to-end verification across system integration, platform validation, APIs, UI, and data layers Build and scale automation frameworks embedded in CI/CD pipelines Ensure robust validation of functional and non-functional requirements (performance, reliability, scalability, security)

Advance AI-Enabled Verification Engineering

Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing and quality analytics Enable capabilities such as automated test generation, intelligent regression prioritization, and defect prediction Ensure responsible, compliant use of AI in a regulated environment

Deliver System & Platform Excellence

Oversee validation of complex, cloud-connected medical ecosystems (e.g., CareLink/ ISS platforms) Ensure interoperability, data integrity, and resilience across interconnected systems Elevate platform-level confidence in increasingly distributed architectures

Drive Measurable Outcomes

Define and improve key metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), defect escape rates, and automation maturity Increase release predictability and reduce cycle time Strengthen audit readiness and compliance posture

Lead Through Partnership

Partner across engineering, product, program, UX/human factors, regulatory, and quality Act as a trusted advisor on product quality, release readiness, and platform risk

Build a High-Impact Organization

Lead and grow a high-performing global Verification Engineering team Develop capabilities in automation, cloud validation, and AI-enabled quality practices Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated expertise in: o Test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration o Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices o System and platform-level validation

#CRMSoftware, * Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math and minimum of 10 years of technical experience with 7 years of managerial experience OR advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or math, with 8 years of technical experience with 7 years of managerial experience, * Experience in regulated environments (medical device, healthcare, or similar)

• Experience with cloud-connected or IoT-based medical platforms

• Experience leading platform-level quality strategies across multiple product lines

• Familiarity with Medtronic Design Reliability Methodology (DRM) and Software Confidence Model

• Experience applying AI/ML to testing, quality analytics, or engineering productivity Leadership Expectations

• Vision & Strategy: Define and execute a forward-looking software verification strategy aligned to enterprise goals

• Execution Excellence: Deliver measurable improvements in quality, speed, and reliability

• Talent Builder/ Bar Raiser: Develop leaders and scale a future-ready organization

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):$218,400.00 - $327,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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 Director of Software Engineering - Verification Careers That Change Lives Transforming Patient Management with Smart Technology! At Medtronic, we are driven by one mission-to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Within Patient Care Systems (PCS), we are transforming how connected care platforms deliver real-time, life-critical insights to clinicians and patients worldwide., * Enterprise Leader: Drive alignment across functions, platforms, and global teams * Change Agent: Lead adoption of automation, AI, and DevOps transformation Patient First: Anchor all decisions in patient safety, product quality, and real-world outcomes 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.