Director, Software Engineering & AI

medtronic; India; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Annual incentive plan

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Director – Software & AI who will craft and execute the Software Excellence & AI roadmap across the R&D Software & Systems organization. The role blends software engineering, AI/ML, data science, and scalable product development to deliver compliant, high-quality software solutions globally.

The leader will drive engineering practices, metrics, and governance while building a high-performance organization and guiding talent strategy and capability development in a

Qualifications

• 20+ years in software engineering and product development.
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teams.
• Proven experience in software product development, AI/ML strategy and deployment, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Software Excellence & AI strategy and roadmap in partnership with MEIC R&D leaders.
• Lead transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and engineering productivity improvements.
• Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle across data engineering, modeling, deployment and monitoring.
• Partner with global teams to embed AI into products, processes, and operations.
• Build and scale a high-performing Software & AI organization with strong hiring and talent development.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud & distributed systems

AI/ML strategy

Data platforms

Large-scale computing

Agile / DevOps

Engineering metrics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulated industries experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

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 Director – Software & AI is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving software engineering excellence and accelerating AI adoption across the R&D Software & Systems organization. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, AI/ML, data science, and scalable product development, acting as a force multiplier for global operating units.
The leader will define and execute the Software & AI roadmap, establish world-class engineering practices, and build a high-performance organization that delivers scalable, high-quality, and compliant software solutions aligned to global standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Transformation

• In partnership with MEIC R&D leader, formulate and drive the Software Excellence & AI strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise and OU priorities
• Lead digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and engineering productivity improvements
• Translate enterprise AI vision into MEIC AI execution frameworks and scalable AI-enabled delivery models
• Establish software excellence frameworks across SDLC, quality, metrics, and governance

2. Engineering Excellence

• Drive best-in-class practices in:
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Agile / SAFe methodologies
  • DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation
  • Software quality, metrics, and reliability
• Ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software systems
• Define and implement engineering metrics dashboards and continuous improvement programs

3. AI/ML & Digital Innovation

• Partner with global & local partners to embed AI into products, processes, and operations
• Drive AI/ML, development, and deployment across products and platforms. Drive Fast scalable AI tools within MDT compliance and allowed LLMs
• Drive adoption of data science, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions
• Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle (data engineering, modeling, deployment, monitoring)
• AI upskilling, Metrics measurement, traceability and reporting along with MEIC cross functional teams

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Stakeholder Collaboration in partnership with ER&D Leaders at MEIC : Drive AI enabled Digital Engg , SW Engg productivity and automated digital traceability

5. Organization & Talent Leadership

• Build and scale a high-performing Software & AI organization
• Lead hiring (including Sr. Principal / Distinguished Engineers) and capability development
• Drive talent strategy, coaching, and leadership development
• Drive Communities of Practice and upskilling programs in AI and software excellence
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/Data Science, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 20+ years in software engineering and product development
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teams
• Proven experience in:
  • Software product development
  • AI/ML strategy and deployment
  • Digital transformation and engineering excellence initiatives
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in software architecture, cloud, and distributed systems
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, and large-scale computing
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering metrics
• Ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management
• Proven track record in driving innovation and organizational transformation

Differentiating Leadership Expectations

• Strategic thinker with ability to influence enterprise-level decisions
• “Leader-as-expert” with strong technical depth and architectural judgment
• Ability to operate in a matrixed global environment and drive alignment
• High ownership with autonomy in decision-making and execution

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.

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