Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Medtronic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to design and build automated test solutions for embedded and device software in the DTBU. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure reliability, safety, and performance of OR devices and edge systems.

You will implement scalable automation, contribute to CI/CD, and drive quality across the product lifecycle while commuting to the London office 3–4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software automation and test development (or 2+ with advanced degree).
• Strong proficiency in test automation development (Python, Java).
• Hands-on with manual test management tools and automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Espresso).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience testing embedded or connected hardware devices (edge/IoT).
• Understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging logs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for device software.
• Collaborate with engineers to define test scenarios and architectures.
• Develop and execute automated test strategies for embedded and IoT systems.
• Create test plans for REST, IPC, WebUI, and OTA updates.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with automated quality gates.
• Document standards and best practices for test and QA.

Skills

Python

Java

Test automation

Selenium

Appium

Espresso

CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Espresso

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Digital Technologies Business Unit (DTBU) at Medtronic is implementing cutting-edge AI technology, computer vision, and augmented reality in the operating room (OR) to augment surgical coaching, and eventually, performance. Our goal is to deliver safer surgery around the world. Our Touch SurgeryTM Video solution is an innovative video management and data analytics platform for hospitals that includes the DS1 Computer, our first OR device, allowing surgeons, OR team members, and trainees to securely access videos of their procedures shortly after surgery.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our software development lifecycle by designing and building automated test solutions that ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our embedded and connected hardware platforms used in the operating room. This role focuses on testing device software, firmware integrations, and hardware-software interaction, rather than web or mobile applications.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed quality at every stage, leverage modern automation frameworks, and help drive continuous improvement in our testing practices. If you are passionate about developing robust automation and elevating product quality through software, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and tools for device software, focusing on scalable, reusable solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define test scenarios, testable architectures, and drive quality through code.
• Develop, implement and execute advanced test automation strategies for embedded, edge, and device-integrated systems (Android AOSP, Linux-based edge devices, IoT gateways), including validation of device drivers, connectivity modules, and firmware updates.
• Analyse requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and protocols for a range of technologies, including service APIs (REST, IPC), WebUI, and over-the-air updates.
• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with automated quality gates.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices for test, automation and quality engineering.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to validate device performance, connectivity, and stability under real-world operating conditions.
• Must be able to commute frequently to London-based office; 3~4 days per week onsite.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent international degree).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in software automation and test development, or advanced degree with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in software development for test automation (Python, Java, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with manual test management tools and test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Espresso, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Device operating systems (Android, Linux).
• Service-oriented architecture (SoA), APIs (REST, IPC).
• Hands-on experience testing embedded or connected hardware devices, preferably involving edge computing or IoT systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction, debugging logs, and analysing system-level behaviour.
• Familiarity with firmware validation, board bring-up testing, or similar.
• Web-based interfaces, Internet-connected devices, OTA updates.
• Highly technical, hands-on, and passionate about product quality.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement automated solutions, not just execute manual tests.
• Self-starter, autonomous, and able to lead initiatives independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded device software development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, device connectivity (USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), and video streaming or imaging devices.
• Familiarity with medical device standards (IEC 62304) and safety-critical testing.

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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 76,800.00 GBP - 115,200.00 GBP |The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).