Senior Principal Software Engineer - CRDN

Medtronic plc; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan + Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Mounds View, MN seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of embedded software for next-generation medical devices. You will balance hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, partnering with HW, systems, and regulatory teams to deliver compliant, high-performance software.

The role emphasizes design standards, security, and scalability while guiding critical decisions that impact platform strategy and product value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline and minimum of 10 years of work experience OR advanced degree with 8 years of work experience.
• Nice to Have Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with FPGA.
• Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
• Knowledge of cloud and connected medical devices.
• Excellent collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Pragmatic decision-making that balances compliance, security, and delivery velocity.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality medical device embedded software solutions as part of the software team in accordance with Agile principles and Scrum methodologies.
• Define and uphold architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Make high-impact technical decisions that align with long-term platform and business strategy.
• Review and guide system designs, APIs, data models, and integration approaches.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Lead Risk Assessment activities and Requirements development.
• Cross-functional team collaboration with HW and Systems partners, including integration team, testing team, Quality, System V&V, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and lessons learned.
• Provide leadership in solving engineering problems and fostering creativity and innovation in design and problem solutions.
• Follow Medical device regulations (IEC 62304, IEC 82304, FDA, etc.).
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software development, and make recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural design

Embedded software

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Advanced degree in related technical discipline (optional)

Tools

Microservices

FPGA

Cloud platforms

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Sep 2026 En Medtronic, puedes empezar una carrera para toda la vida que se centre en la investigación y en la innovación y que defienda la equidad y el acceso a la atención sanitaria para todos. Tu liderazgo dejará huella, eliminando obstáculos para impulsar la innovación en un mundo más conectado y humanitario. Un día normal Senior Principal Software Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions that take on the healthcare industry's greatest challenges. Engineers and Scientists create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join the Coronary & Renal Denervation team and help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Come for a job, stay for a career. Treatments We Offer: Renal Denervation Key Technologies Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation (RDN) System Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) business is looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to be part of a high‑performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of energy based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to support the next generation medical device software products. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) unit. 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 are working on‑site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Senior Principal Software Engineer

The Senior Principal Software Engineer will serve as the technical leader and be responsible for architecting, designing, building, and scaling embedded software for next generation medical device. This role combines deep hands‑on engineering expertise with architectural leadership, technical decision‑making, and mentorship. The Senior Principal Engineer drives technical strategy, ensures engineering excellence, and partners closely with cross‑functional teams and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality medical device embedded software solutions as part of the software team in accordance with Agile principles and Scrum methodologies
• Define and uphold architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Make high‑impact technical decisions that align with long‑term platform and business strategy
• Review and guide system designs, APIs, data models, and integration approaches
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements
• Lead Risk Assessment activities and Requirements development.
• Cross‑functional team collaboration with HW and Systems partners, including integration team, testing team, Quality, System V&V…etc.
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and lessons learned
• Provide leadership in solving engineering problems and fostering creativity and innovation in design and problem solutions
• Follow Medical device regulations (IEC 62304, IEC 82304, FDA…etc.)
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices in software development, and make recommendations for process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline and minimum of 10 years of work experience OR advanced degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8 years of work experience.
• Nice to Have Knowledge of microservices architecture and event‑driven systems
• Familiarity with FPGA
• Experience in regulated or enterprise‑scale environments
• Knowledge of cloud and connected medical devices
• Excellent collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and regulatory teams
• Pragmatic decision‑making that balances compliance, security, and delivery velocity
• Clear communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Location

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) unit.

Working Hours/Travel

This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Benefits and Compensation

Beneficios y compensación Medtronic ofrece un salario competitivo y un paquete de beneficios flexible El compromiso con las vidas de nuestros empleados es el centro de nuestros valores. Reconocemos sus aportes. Comparten el éxito que contribuyen a crear. Ofrecemos una amplia gama de beneficios, recursos y planes de compensación competitivos diseñados para apoyarlo en cada etapa de su carrera profesional y de la vida. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$178,400.00 - $267,600.00 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).

• 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).

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Es la política de Medtronic proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo (EEO, por sus siglas en inglés) para todas las personas, independientemente de su edad, color, origen nacional, estado de ciudadanía, discapacidad física o mental, raza, religión, credo, género, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y/o expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, estado en relación a la asistencia pública, estado como veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.

Además, Medtronic proporcionará asistencia especial razonable para los individuos calificados con alguna discapacidad.

Additional Employment Requirements

En Medtronic, tenemos el compromiso de fomentar un entorno donde los empleados puedan prosperar y tener un impacto significativo. En consonancia con nuestro enfoque de planificación de la fuerza laboral en toda la empresa, el patrocinio de autorización de trabajo de los EE. UU. (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) se ofrece exclusivamente para roles de nivel principal y superior, donde la experiencia especializada se alinea con las necesidades comerciales a largo plazo. Los roles por debajo del nivel principal requieren que los candidatos posean una autorización de trabajo sin restricciones de los EE. UU. al momento de la contratación y durante la duración del empleo.

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