Software Development Engineer in Test

DSL Digital Surgery Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to design and build automated test solutions for device software, firmware, and hardware-software interfaces. You will work with embedded and edge technologies, including Android/Linux, APIs, and OTA updates, ensuring safe, reliable performance.

You’ll collaborate across hardware and software teams, implement scalable automation, and help advance testing practices in a mission-driven environment focused on patient safety.

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.

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, including validation of device drivers and firmware updates.
• Analyse requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and protocols for a range of technologies, including APIs, WebUI, and OTA updates.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with automated quality gates.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices for test and quality engineering.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to validate device performance under real-world operating conditions.

Skills

Automation testing

Python

Java

Selenium

Appium

Espresso

CI/CD

Android

Linux

Debugging

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Espresso

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

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

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 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.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• 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.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 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.
• 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 is a strong plus.

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: 58,000.00 GBP - 87,000.00 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. 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 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.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer.

By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning.

These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.