Principal Security & Privacy Engineer

As the Principal Security & Privacy Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader responsible for advancing Privacy by Design practices across a portfolio of connected medical devices and supporting technology systems. This role provides hands-on leadership for privacy risk management, regulatory compliance activities, privacy assessments, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure privacy requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle., * Own and continuously mature the Privacy by Design framework, integrating privacy requirements into product development processes, governance activities, and lifecycle management practices.

• Lead cross-functional teams through Privacy by Design activities, identifying privacy risks and defining appropriate technical and procedural controls for products, systems, and third-party integrations.
• Conduct data privacy assessments, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and drive mitigation planning and implementation.
• Develop and maintain privacy documentation, data maps, compliance evidence, policies, procedures, and regulatory submission deliverables.
• Lead privacy investigations and corrective actions, coordinating remediation activities and supporting privacy incident response processes.
• Partner with product security engineering teams to align privacy requirements with threat assessments, security risk management activities, and product assurance objectives.
• Provide privacy consultation and subject matter expertise to engineering, legal, regulatory, and business stakeholders on product-specific privacy matters.
• Mentor privacy and security professionals and contribute to privacy awareness, training, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 3 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience with Privacy by Design principles and integrating privacy into product development lifecycles., * Privacy and security incident management experience
• Cybersecurity / Information Security and/or IT background, including understanding of data protection practices, risk management processes, cybersecurity principles, and incident response methodologies.
• Expertise in global privacy laws including HIPAA and GDPR.
• Experience in the healthcare industry or another heavily regulated industry.
• CIPP, CHPC, or similar certification, or proven experience and/or formal education in data privacy and compliance.
• Understanding of medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA pre- and post-market guidance on cybersecurity for medical device manufacturers, ISO 13485, ISO 81001-5-1).

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):$160,800.00 - $241,200.00

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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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.