Senior/Principal Python Test Software Engineer, AI

Medtronic; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in healthcare technology is seeking an AI Test Engineer to validate AI products that assist surgeons. The role requires collaboration with engineers and clinical experts to ensure high performance standards. Candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Computer Science, experience in software testing, and proficiency in Python. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this vital role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles.
• Experience in medical device software or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing automated test strategies for AI-based software systems.
• Developing test plans and test scripts for validating model performance.
• Communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with testing frameworks

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

AWS

Job description

Overview

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life Digital Technologies is part of the Medtronic Surgical Robotics operating unit, where we integrate surgical robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D simulation to bring cutting-edge technology into the operating room. As an AI Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in testing, verifying and validating real-time AI products that assist surgeons during surgical procedures. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and effectiveness of life-saving technologies used in hospitals around the world.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of AI, software and hardware engineers, and clinical experts to ensure our systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. You will be part of a mission-driven environment where innovation meets impact—helping improve patient outcomes, reduce surgical risks, and shape the future of healthcare. If you\'re passionate about building trustworthy technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a meaningful difference in society, this is your opportunity to do work that truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing automated and manual test strategies for AI-based software systems.
• Developing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for validating model performance, software functionality, and system integration.
• Collaborating with AI engineers to understand model behavior and edge cases.
• Identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs and performance issues.
• Ensuring compliance with software quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous integration and deployment of pipelines.
• Supporting the development of internal tools to streamline testing workflows.
• Communicating findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, unittest).
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and version control (e.g., Git).
• Ability to design and execute tests for performance, reliability, and edge cases.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Candidates with experience in medical device software or regulated environments are preferred, especially those familiar with risk analysis and safety-critical testing. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and data visualization tools is valuable. Experience with AI/ML model testing, AI frameworks like PyTorch, and model validation techniques is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and video or real-time systems is also advantageous

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.