Principal Software DevOps Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability leave

Dependent daycare spending account

Job summary

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to lead CI/CD efforts, automate infrastructure, and improve observability. You will drive incident response, mentor engineers, and ensure high availability with a strong focus on reliability and scalability.

The role requires advanced DevOps expertise, AWS experience, and strong scripting skills in Python/Bash. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within MiniMed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives and cross-functional teams is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as NewRelic and OpenSearch.

Responsibilities

• Build CI/CD Pipelines: Create automated systems to test and deploy code quickly.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code: Use code to provision and scale cloud servers automatically.
• Ensure Observability: Set up logging and monitoring tools to catch system errors early.
• Lead Incident Response: Fix major production crashes and find the root cause of failures.
• Mentor Team Members: Guide junior engineers and review their technical work.
• Ensure uptime of 99.9% and 99% quality of service (degradation).

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Observability

Incident response

Mentoring

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python/Bash/Shell

NewRelic/OpenSearch

JIRA/Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years

Advanced degree + 5 years

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

Job description

About the Role

A Principal DevOps Engineer works with developers and IT staff to oversee the code releases, combining an understanding of both engineering and coding. From creating and implementing systems software to analyzing data to improve the applications and environments, a DevOps Engineer increases productivity in the workplace. They understand the software development lifecycle and have a clear understanding of various automation tools for developing digital pipelines (CI/CD pipelines).

Responsibilities

• Build CI/CD Pipelines: Create automated systems to test and deploy code quickly.
• Manage Infrastructure as Code: Use code to provision and scale cloud servers automatically.
• Ensure Observability: Set up logging and monitoring tools to catch system errors early.
• Lead Incident Response: Fix major production crashes and find the root cause of failures.
• Mentor Team Members: Guide junior engineers and review their technical work.
• Ensure uptime of 99.9% and 99% quality of service (degradation).

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience: Seven or more years working in DevOps, systems administration, or software support.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and work with cross-functional teams.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Container Tools: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for running apps.
• Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Monitoring Systems: Familiarity with NewRelic and OpenSearch.
• Maintain and support infrastructure tools: (JIRA, Jenkins)

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 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).
• 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.
• For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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.

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. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier.

For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they’re living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people‑first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career‑building resources you might need. Our life‑transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day‑to‑day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never‑ending battle of balancing blood sugar.

A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting‑edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

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, 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.