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# Software Test Engineer I

- **Company:** Medtronic Inc.
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $67,200.0 - $100,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer Engineering, Team Foundation Server, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software), Software Verification, Information Technology, Polarion, Testrail
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3501756319&tx=KK2323FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and 0 years of relevant experience, * Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field) with software verification experience.
 * Strong understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
 * Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs.
 * Strong understanding of good documentation practices
 * Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Matrix, Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA etc).
 * Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations. Afferawfy27

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

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices.

This individual will be an integral member in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry.

The ideal candidate has experience designing, developing and testing real-time high-performance visualization applications. They will take ownership of key features while working collaboratively with other engineering teams, and are passionate about working on a product that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions.

Primary Responsibilities

 * Test the functionality and performance of the systems software
 * Develop and execute manual test plans and scripts designed to detect problems
 * Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies.
 * Ensure systems software meets technical and functional requirements
 * Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
 * Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.