Principal Software Engineer, CRM

MED Medtronic Inc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Software Engineer in Cardiac Rhythm Management R&D to advance automated test systems for implantable devices. You will modernize legacy LabVIEW solutions to Python and C#, build reusable DLLs, and integrate with LabVIEW and hardware testing environments.

You will apply strong Python/C#/.NET skills, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor teammates while ensuring compliance with medical device development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience OR 5+ with a master's, or 3+ with a PhD.
• Strong expertise in Python, C#, and .NET for multi-component systems.
• Experience in metadata-driven frameworks using reflection and attributes.
• Experience with AI in software development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for automated test systems for implantable cardiac devices.
• Define software architecture, interfaces, and integration strategies for test platforms.
• Support transition from LabVIEW to Python and C# based frameworks.
• Develop AI-enabled test tools as part of modernization.
• Create C# applications in Visual Studio; build DLLs for LabVIEW and Python integration.
• Improve architecture, processes, and system design; drive validations.
• Lead technical reviews and mentor engineers across disciplines.
• Manage requirements, traceability, and validation workflows per quality system.

Skills

Python

C#

.NET development

LabVIEW

AI tooling

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related Field

Tools

Visual Studio

DLLs

Git

Jenkins

Python PyVisa

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Oct 2026. 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

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) portfolio delivers therapies designed to restore, support, and protect every heartbeat through advanced pacing, defibrillation, and remote monitoring solutions. CRM's unique ability to pair proven life‑saving therapies with intelligent technology gives clinicians and patients greater confidence. Clinical impact and innovation come together to improve lives through meaningful patient outcomes.

Role Overview

In this role, you will join the Cardiac Rhythm Management R&D organization as a Software Engineer focused on automated test development for implantable cardiac devices. You will design, develop, and maintain software applications and software architecture that support automated testing throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through verification and release. You will play a key role in modernizing existing test infrastructure by transitioning legacy LabVIEW‑based test solutions to scalable, maintainable Python and C# frameworks, and in driving the development and implementation of AI tools into the testing environment. Working closely with Design, Systems, and Test Engineers, you will translate product requirements into robust automated test systems that improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency. Using Microsoft Visual Studio and C#, you will develop reusable class libraries (DLLs) that interface with LabVIEW and Python‑based applications. You will leverage advanced C# features including object‑oriented design principles, generics, asynchronous programming, LINQ, reflection, custom attributes, interfaces, dependency injection, and design patterns to create flexible and extensible test frameworks. Responsibilities may include developing metadata‑driven architectures using reflection and custom attributes, implementing data processing and reporting solutions with LINQ, and creating APIs that enable seamless integration between test applications and hardware control systems. You will contribute to software architecture decisions, code reviews, continuous integration workflows, and automated validation strategies while ensuring compliance with software quality and medical device development processes. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a passion for software craftsmanship, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality solutions that support life‑saving medical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software and software architecture for automated test systems supporting implantable cardiac devices.
• Contribute to the definition of software architecture, interface design, and integration strategies for test automation platforms.
• Support the transition from LabVIEW based test solutions to Python and C# based test frameworks.
• Use and develop AI tools as part of the test infrastructure modernization.
• Develop C# applications in Microsoft Visual Studio, including code compiled into DLL’s for integration with LabVIEW and Python design and maintain automated test frameworks that interface with hardware, firmware, laboratory test instrumentation, and test data databases.
• Identify and drive improvements in architecture, development processes, and system design for existing test systems.
• Perform software validation and complete documentation related to software validation.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, design reviews, code reviews, and guidance on critical software engineering decisions.
• Contribute to requirements management, traceability, and validation workflows in accordance with Medtronic's quality system.
• Ensure understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable.
• Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Deep expertise in Python, C#, and .net development, and in software architecture for complex, multi‑component systems.
• Experience using Reflection and Custom Attributes to create extensible, metadata‑driven frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of LINQ for querying, transforming, and analyzing complex data structures.
• Experience developing reusable DLLs and APIs for integration with LabVIEW, Python, and hardware test systems.
• Strong understanding of hardware‑software interaction, debugging logs, troubleshooting, and analyzing system‑level behavior.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and develop appropriate software solutions.
• Experience using AI for software development, integrating AI into engineering workflows, and in developing and validating AI agents.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.
• Working knowledge of requirements management and testing workflows, including traceability and formal verification and validation practices.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Database experience (Mongo/SQL/….)
• Hands‑on experience developing automated test systems for hardware and firmware.
• Experience leading architectural direction and technical roadmaps across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as Polarion, Git, and Jenkins, Knowledge of asynchronous and multithreaded programming patterns.
• Experience with automated test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and source control systems such as Git.
• Experience with the programming and the operation of electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, network analyzers, etc….
• Experience with Python PyVisa.
• Experience with developing and using AI agents as part of software development and validation.
• Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and leading design reviews across disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with embedded systems.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):
$152,800.00 - $229,200.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) 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 Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic 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.

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. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. 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 settingis 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]