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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer I - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $67,200.0 - $100,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Team Foundation Server, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Jama (Software), Git, System-level Testing, Polarion, Software Version Control, Testrail, Hardware Debugging, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cd1d6b3809a01b8d ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelors degree and 0 years of relevant 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 (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA etc). * Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations. * Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages * Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators * Experience writing, executing, and maintaining test automation scripts in Python or a comparable language. Experience should include automating functional, regression, and system-level test cases; working with test frameworks and reusable test libraries; analyzing logs and test results; debugging failures; and integrating automated tests into the broader verification workflow. * Experience writing technical reports * Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive * Experience with software version control systems, such as Git * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. ยง 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. Th e Software Test Engineer will 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 help with the development 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. About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified , the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm. 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. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2110-the-algorithm-that-nearly-killed-me-when-testing-isn-t-enough) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)