Software Engineer

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of embedded software and firmware for next-generation neuromodulation products. You will work closely with systems, electrical, software, quality, and test engineers to develop highly reliable and safety-critical medical device solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership, ownership of complex technical challenges, and a passion for delivering high-quality products in a regulated environment., * Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for medical device products.

• Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into firmware designs and implementations.
• Participate in firmware architecture, design reviews, risk analyses, and technical decision-making.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and root cause investigations.
• Create and maintain software design documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous integration, automated testing, and software quality initiatives.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Stay current with emerging embedded technologies, development techniques, and industry trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, * Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, or similar.
• Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers, embedded processors, or medical devices.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, BLE, USB, or Ethernet.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging, and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes in regulated environments.
• Experience with source control and DevOps tools such as Git, SVN, or GitLab.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration practices.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and requirements-based development.
• Experience supporting products developed under FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or related quality standards.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

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):$124,800.00 - $187,200.00

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

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