Software Engineering Manager - Enterprise Software

India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Hyderabad, India seeks an Engineering Manager for Software Test Automation & Quality Engineering. You will lead a team delivering automated testing across software, firmware, and embedded systems, driving modern automation and AI-enabled testing to ensure high-quality, compliant solutions.

The role requires strong leadership, SDLC mastery, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to meet development and release milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience in software engineering, software quality, test automation, or related domains.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software testing, and quality engineering practices.
• Experience with automation frameworks and test strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software quality and test automation professionals.
• Drive the development and implementation of automated testing solutions for software, firmware, embedded systems, and related applications.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects while managing scope, timelines, quality, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and release activities.
• Establish and continuously improve software quality processes, automation frameworks, and engineering practices.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled testing methodologies and modern automation technologies.
• Coach and develop team members through goal setting and performance management.

Skills

Test automation

Software quality

SDLC

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Automation frameworks

AI-enabled testing

Job description

Enterprise Software Engineering Manager 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 As an Engineering Manager - Software Test Automation & Quality Engineering, you will lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software quality solutions that support medical device software, firmware, and embedded systems. You will drive the adoption of modern automation frameworks, AI-enabled testing approaches, and engineering best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and reliable solutions. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage execution, resource planning, technical excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a high-performing and inclusive team environment.

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

• Lead and manage a team of software quality and test automation professionals.
• Drive the development and implementation of automated testing solutions for software, firmware, embedded systems, and related applications.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects while managing scope, timelines, quality, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product, quality, and program teams to support product development and release activities.
• Establish and continuously improve software quality processes, automation frameworks, and engineering practices.
• Support the adoption of AI-enabled testing methodologies and modern automation technologies.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through goal setting, performance management, and career development planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder communications and influence outcomes across multiple teams and functions.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated experience in software engineering, software quality, test automation, or related technical domains.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), software testing, and quality engineering practices.
• Experience with automation frameworks, test strategy development, and quality processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Advanced degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with medical device, healthcare, regulated industry, or safety-critical software development environments.
• Experience with cloud-based applications, embedded systems, firmware testing, or AI-driven quality engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing engineering teams.

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). Experience Level Mid Level