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# Senior Principal IT Technologist

- **Company:** Medtronic Inc.
- **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,800 - $223,200
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-principal-it-technologist-moundsview-mn--e4f8aba1-a1c7-4700-ae0b-ef7f93d68bf3

## About the Role

Hospital/Healthcare Construction, International Health, Problem Solving Skills, Cross-Functional, Technical Support, Embedded Systems, Cardiology, Medical Equipment, Implants, Product Development, To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

 * 12+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
 * 10+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree
 * 8+ years of relevant experience with an advanced degree, * Extensive experience designing, configuring, integrating and supporting complex technical systems, engineering platforms, verification environments, or IT infrastructure.
 * Experience developing tools, applications, or automation solutions that support embedded systems development, debugging, testing, and verification.
 * Strong programming and scripting experience with technologies such as C++, C#, Python, or other applicable development languages.
 * Strong experience integrating and troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems, operating systems, applications, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Demonstrated success working in highly regulated industries, with an understanding of quality, compliance, cybersecurity, risk management, and product lifecycle requirements for medical device programs.
 * Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple projects or programs, including cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, vendor engagement, and project management.

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

As a Senior Principal IT Technologist, you will be part of our Device Embedded Systems team supporting the technology, tools, systems, and verification solutions used in the development of implantable cardiac medical devices.

You will apply your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and leadership experience to design, develop, enhance, and maintain technology solutions that enable efficient and high-quality product development and verification. Your work will help improve engineering effectiveness, strengthen verification capabilities, and support the delivery of reliable medical device technologies that impact patients around the world.

The ideal candidate is an IT Technologist with strong technical development, system integration, automation, and verification experience, along with demonstrated success delivering solutions within a highly regulated environment.

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Principal IT Technologist role. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 * Design, configure, integrate, and maintain technical systems, platforms, tools, and automation solutions supporting engineering, verification, and product development activities.
 * Define and implement technology solutions that optimize the integration of hardware, software, real time operating systems, applications, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Lead verification activities for technical solutions, including test planning, execution, troubleshooting, traceability, and documentation of verification results.
 * Ensure engineering systems and infrastructure meet applicable hardware, software, cybersecurity, compliance, and quality requirements.
 * Partner with engineering, verification, systems, quality, cybersecurity, IT, and technology vendors to define solutions, resolve complex technical issues, and provide technical guidance across programs.
 * Lead technical planning, prioritize system and verification activities, and coordinate cross-functional execution to achieve project objectives.
 * Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and consultation to engineers, technologists, project teams, and cross-functional partners.