Engineering Manager

Medtronic plc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Hyderabad is seeking an Engineering Manager for Software Verification and Validation to lead a high-performance team focused on test automation, software quality, and system-level validation for advanced medical software platforms.

You will drive automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, and CI/CD, apply AI-enabled testing strategies, and partner with cross-functional groups to align validation with product objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of experience in Software Verification & Validation.
• Masters degree preferred in computer science or related field.
• Experience in mobile application verification and validation across iOS/Android.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Software Verification & Validation engineers and technical leads.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies for iOS and Android software applications.
• Drive adoption and expansion of automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, and CI/CD technologies.
• Evaluate and implement AI-enabled testing approaches to improve test efficiency, defect detection, and release quality.

Skills

V&V leadership

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

AI in testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Java

TestNG/JUnit

CI/CD

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 A Day in the Life

As the Engineering Manager for Software Verification and Validation (V&V), you will lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to test automation, software quality engineering, and system-level validation for advanced medical software platforms. You will combine deep technical expertise in mobile application testing with strategic leadership to drive test efficiency, leverage AI technologies, and build strong cross-functional partnerships. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Software Verification & Validation engineers and technical leads.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies for iOS and Android software applications.
• Drive adoption and expansion of automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) technologies.
• Evaluate and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled testing approaches to improve test efficiency, defect detection, and release quality.
• Partner with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Product Security, and global R&D teams to align validation activities with product and release objectives.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics, risk mitigation plans, defect triage processes, and validation governance practices.
• Build and scale V&V capabilities, including test infrastructure, device farm management, and automation platforms.
• Ensure software verification activities comply with applicable medical device regulations, standards, and quality management system requirements.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of experience in Software Verification & Validation.
• 6+ years of people leadership experience managing technical engineering teams within regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Healthcare IT, Aerospace, or Automotive.
• Experience in mobile application verification and validation across iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience developing and scaling test automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA software design control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning technologies to software testing, defect analysis, or test optimization.
• Experience building and managing enterprise-scale mobile device farm environments.
• Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting highly regulated software development environments with complex product release cycles.

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). 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.

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. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. 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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email [e-mail] To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [e-mail].