Embedded Software Engineer II

IE5 Nellcor Puritan Bennett Ireland Unlimited Company; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II to develop and maintain embedded software for physiological monitoring solutions in a collaborative, multinational setting.

You will design, test, and refine software across the product lifecycle, from early evaluation to sustainment, working with multidisciplinary teams across countries. Strong C/C++ skills and RTOS experience are essential; prior knowledge of medical-device standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree with min 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's with 0 years
• Practical programming in embedded C/C++
• Experience with resource-constrained microcontrollers
• Bare-metal or RTOS-based embedded systems
• Hands-on with interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, PWM
• Debugging embedded software with hardware/software tools
• Knowledge of modular design, source control, testing and reviews
• Ability to work independently with supervision and in a team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for physiological monitoring solutions
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new ideas and technologies
• Contribute to modular software design and broader technical discussions
• Participate in code reviews and software testing activities
• Investigate issues and implement solutions, maintain software requirements and test records
• Contribute to software risk analysis and risk-control measures

Skills

Embedded C

Embedded C++

RTOS development

Modular design

Source control

Unit testing

Integration testing

Debugging

Independent work

Multidisciplinary team

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's/Level 8 degree in relevant field

Tools

STM32

ThreadX/FreeRTOS/Zephyr

CI/CD tools

Python tooling

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 Medtronic

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose

The Physiological Sensing R&D team is dedicated to the end-to-end development, continuous advancement, and clinical validation of innovative monitoring technologies that measure, interpret, and leverage physiological signals to improve patient outcomes. Their expertise spans anesthesia and depth of sedation monitoring, respiratory monitoring, pulse oximetry, regional oximetry, and the integration of predictive algorithms and clinical decision support solutions. By focusing on non-invasive, real-time technologies, they empower clinicians with actionable insights in surgery, critical care, and other high-risk settings.

A Day in The Life Of:

As an Embedded Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the development of embedded software platforms for physiological monitoring solutions that provide clinicians with meaningful insights and support Medtronic’s Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Your work will span the product lifecycle, from early-stage technical evaluation through feature development, product enhancements, and sustainment. You will work independently, with general supervision, on defined and moderately complex assignments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across different countries.

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software. Develop proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new ideas and technologies. Contribute to modular software design and broader technical discussions. Participate in code reviews and software testing activities. Investigate software issues and implement appropriate solutions. Create and maintain software requirements, design documentation, test records, and other development records. Contribute to software risk analysis and the implementation of risk-control measures.

Key Skills & Experience

• Basic Qualifications Level 8 degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
• Practical programming experience in embedded C and/or C++.
• Experience developing and testing software for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Experience developing software for bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Experience working with one or more embedded interfaces and peripherals, such as UART, SPI, I²C, ADC, and PWM.
• Experience debugging embedded software using hardware and software debugging tools.
• Understanding of software-development practices, including modular design, source control, code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Ability to work independently, with general supervision, on defined and moderately complex software assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to Have:

• Experience developing embedded software using STM32 or a comparable microcontroller platform.
• Experience developing embedded software using an RTOS such as ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or a comparable RTOS.
• Experience with unit testing, including the use of test frameworks and mocks, or with static-analysis and automated-testing tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices for embedded software development.
• Experience developing and debugging software for prototype or early-stage hardware.
• Experience working in a regulated software-development environment, preferably within the medical-device industry.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, software risk-management practices, or traceability between requirements, implementation, and verification evidence.
• Experience developing Python-based tools for testing, automation, diagnostics, or data analysis.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package #LI-Hybrid

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

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 51,280.00 EUR - 76,920.00 EUR | 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).

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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes.

Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. 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 settingis 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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.