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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Quality Engineer II - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States - **Salary:** $81,600.0 - $122,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Flutter, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Linux, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Test Scripts, Dart, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ef5933993e5d985 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience * OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Though this is not a coding role, the candidate must have proven ability to write new software code, and quickly and effectively read, interpret, and understand existing software code, to collaborate and execute necessary work with software engineers. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Medical device or other regulated industry (such as defense or aerospace) experience and/or 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, Linux, Docker, Windows, AWS, REST APIs, React, and/or Flutter/Dart. * Knowledge of cybersecurity and the software lifecycle within regulated environments, including design, development, and post-market support. * Advanced degree in a relevant field. * Experience with cardiac/electrophysiology medical specialties. * Certification in quality systems or regulatory affairs (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ, or similar). #LI-MDT 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. ## Description * 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 as member of the extended quality team for therapy software, operating systems, and service/manufacturing tooling software releases across the Affera portfolio . Collaborate with other quality team members to take accountability for completing assigned functional work within program deadlines. * Participate in software risk analysis activities to ensure comprehensive risk file coverage for software. * Provide software quality support for post-market activities and analysis as assigned, including work supporting defect assessments, issue assessments, health risk assessments, and CAPAs. * 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. * Develop expertise in assigned products and projects, including hands-on time in the engineering lab and participation in product training 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. * Recommend design or test methods to achieve appropriate levels of product reliability and security. Propose changes to design or testing as necessary to improve software and/or process reliability. * Contribute to quality engineering program strategies to achieve Medtronic, customer, and regulatory reliability objectives for 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 . Regularly participate in virtual live case learning opportunities. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, medical safety, regulatory affairs, and clinical teams, to ensure alignment on quality and compliance requirements. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Dart - a language believed dead, experiences a new bloom](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/442-dart-a-language-believed-dead-experiences-a-new-bloom) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)