Principal Mobile Engineer

MiniMed; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MiniMed seeks a Principal Mobile Engineer to lead cross‑platform iOS and Android app development for enterprise medical devices. You will architect, build and test software components, BLE communication stacks, and secure data exchange with devices using modern design patterns.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 5+ years) and hands‑on mobile development, BLE, REST APIs, and CI practices. This position is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mobile app design and development across iOS and Android.
• BLE communication experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug and implement software components and tools; ensure design meets quality standards.
• Architect software using MVC, MVVM, Singleton, Factory, Observer patterns.
• Design BLE stack and data storage; consume REST APIs for mobile devices apps.
• Implement CI best practices for iOS and Android apps and devices.

Skills

Mobile development

iOS/Android

Design patterns

Security

BLE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Android Studio

Xcode

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Oct 2026.

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 may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

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.

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 pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees. 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.

About MiniMed

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.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.