Senior Software Engineer

Medtronic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to innovative medical devices. In this role, you will focus on developing high-quality code in modern C++ while working closely with diverse teams. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years experience and is skilled in inter-process communication frameworks and unit testing. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £76,800 to £115,200 with benefits, plus a commitment to employee success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Short-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 or 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Current experience in high quality, high performing code development.
• Strong knowledge of environments and device management.

Responsibilities

• Work within multidisciplinary teams developing core application software.
• Take ownership of application software reliability for intra-operative devices.
• Maintain and enhance methods for device monitoring and cloud connectivity.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++17 and higher)

Inter-process communication frameworks

Unit testing methodologies

Problem-solving ability

Code craftsmanship and focus on quality

Education

BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

gRPC

Google Test (gtest)

AWS

Job description

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

Medtronic Digital Technologies is creating ambitious new products that bring connectivity, real-time guidance, and decision support to the operating room. To support this mission, we are developing compact, high-performance, embedded systems that enable edge computing and connectivity. Working closely with other teams across Medtronic, we are creating a connected ecosystem and leveraging the state of the art in computer vision to provide the most comprehensive view of surgery. If you’re interested in using cutting‑edge technology to improve the standard of care in surgery on a global scale, this could be the place for you.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be performing development, primarily in modern C++, helping to expand the services offered by our existing and new generation of devices, while ensuring the codebase is maintainable.

Responsibilities

• Work within our highly technically diverse multidisciplinary teams (application software, embedded, cloud platform, etc.).
• Contribute to the core application software by developing enhancements for our existing intra-operative devices.
• Take ownership of the maintainability and reliability of the application software in our existing intra-operative devices and help develop the software stack for our next generation intra-operative devices.
• Maintain and enhance methods for device monitoring and cloud connectivity.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve issues reported from testing and support.
• Participate in the relevant security and regulatory compliance processes.
• Develop robust and secure‑by‑design software fit for a medical‑grade system.
• Must be able to commute frequently to London‑based office; 2 days per week onsite.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 or 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Current experience in developing high quality, high performing code in modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
• Strong knowledge of environments.
• Experience with inter‑process communication frameworks (gRPC, DDS, Zenoh etc.).
• Experience working with deployed hardware systems and remote device management.
• Experience with unit testing using methodologies like Test‑Driven Development (TDD), including proficiency with testing frameworks such as Google Test (gtest) or similar tools.
• Flexible – you can independently solve problems as they arise but are comfortable asking for help when you need it.
• Comfortable with complexity – being able to think through consequences of changes in a highly interconnected ecosystem over varied use environments.
• A high level of code craftsmanship and focus on quality.

Preferred skills include experience with GUI frameworks like React or Qt, and familiarity with regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, finance, or aerospace. Knowledge of AWS, systems engineering principles, and core security concepts is also valued.

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

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.