Principal Mobile Engineer

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus and STI eligibility

Hybrid or remote options

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer to lead design and development of cross‑platform iOS and Android apps for enterprise medical device software, focusing on BLE communication and secure data handling.

You will drive architecture, patterns (MVC/MVVM), and CI/CD, collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Requires 7+ years in mobile development and a Bachelor's degree; BLE experience is a plus. Hybrid work inLos Angeles, with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/EE or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant mobile software experience; or 5+ with advanced degree.
• Experience with BLE communication in mobile apps.
• Proficiency in cross-platform mobile app development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug and implement software components and tools.
• Define software design requirements and ensure quality and monitoring.
• Create mobile app architecture with MVC/MVVM patterns and design standards.
• Implement BLE stack design and secure data handling for devices.

Skills

Mobile app dev

Cross-platform

BLE communication

MVC/MVVM patterns

CI/CD for mobile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Advanced degree is a plus

Tools

Android

iOS

BLE

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Sep 2026. At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

Principal Mobile Engineer for MiniMed Inc. Responsible for enterprise medical device product/mobile app product design and development which includes cross-platform iOS and Android mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug and implement software components, software tools and utilities.
• Determine software design requirements and ensure that design is successfully implemented and monitored to meet overall product quality.
• Generate product software architecture, design, standards, procedures and best practices.
• Utilize Design Patterns to write medical device applications and tools using MVC (Model-View-Controller), MVVM (Mode-View-View-Model), Singleton, Factory, and Observer design pattern.
• Design Bluetooth LE(BLE) stack to communicate with medical devices and conduct BLE performance characterization under various RF (Radio Frequency) conditions.
• Design and implement storage of data using mobile databases, Data Access Objects (DAO), or persistence framework.
• Webservice consumption using standard Rest API framework or libraries for iOS, Android and medical devices apps.
• Handle application security by utilizing Data encryption/decryption and maintain secured layer for BLE communication.
• Work to create multiple reusable and customized components that can be plugged in and out for iOS and Android apps.
• Implement continuous integration best practices for iOS, Android apps and medical devices.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience as a principal software engineer or related occupation in Mobile development and testing.
• BLE Communication experience.

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. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$138,000.00 - $234,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $153,000.00 - $261,000.00 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Additional Employment Information

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.

We provide a flexible work arrangement with hybrid or remote options as appropriate.