Principal Automation Software Test Engineer: SDET

This position is responsible for developing and performing automated verification & validation test activities for software and systems. Effective test engineering ensures Medtronic’s cutting edge medical device products perform intended functions while meeting quality and reliability standards. This position requires application of technical expertise to independently determine and develop approaches to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity, efficiency and creativity. Work is performed under limited direction., * The Principal Software Test Automation Engineer is responsible for leading and contributing to the development of automated SW testing of complex systems used in surgical procedures. Specific tasks include:

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other software and test engineers.
• Orchestrates test team activities, requiring delegation of work and review of work products.
• Intelligently leverage existing test tools, enhance or develop new tools as needed, collaborate with adjacent project teams for full system test coverage.
• Create project-specific test strategies and approaches.
• Designing, developing, testing, maintaining, documenting and validating software testing components and applications.
• Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, SW design, usability, risk assessment, and test design and execution.
• Contributes to the completion of project team objectives for on-time delivery of working and well-documented products
• Interface with mechanical, electrical, systems, software and test engineers.
• Identify and implement process improvements specific to the SW testing function.
• Participate in defect tracking and analysis.
• Effectively communicate findings, problems and solutions to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Follow Medtronic’s product development standards and practices to support the generation of evidence required by regulatory authorities
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies and governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• BS / BA in Computer Science or other Engineering discipline
• 7+ years of experience in SW quality assurance, test automation and/or test lead roles.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or other regulated industries.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with test automation including GUI, backend integration, reliability, and performance testing, designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, bash, JavaScript, Perl, etc.)
• Knowledge of C/C++ or other programming languages, Linux OS, familiarity with UML.
• Experience developing products in medical devices or other regulated industry, following a well-defined software development process including requirement and test tracing
• Ability to accurately estimate tasks and track/communicate progress for software verification and validation tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership skills and mentoring capabilities
• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities.
• Strong knowledge of modern, iterative software design processes and development practices including agile and test-driven development.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Cypress, Jest, Supertest, React testing experience, Rabbit MQ and Rest based architectures.
• Project management skills including planning, estimation and requirements management.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) and IEC 62304 compliance, 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.

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):$122,400.00 - $183,600.00

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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact., 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.