Senior Principal Solutions Architect - IIoT

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); Remote; USD 152,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Solutions Architect to join their innovative team focused on IIoT solutions. This role involves developing cutting-edge solutions for data acquisition and user interaction, utilizing advanced technologies like embedded Linux, MQTT, and Kafka. You will lead the charge in defining and implementing innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs, all while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase

Life Insurance

Disability Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development/architecture.
• Experience with IIoT projects and industrial software.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for data acquisition and user interaction.
• Lead the implementation of IIoT solutions on the shop floor.

Skills

Software Development

Embedded Linux

IIoT Solutions

CI/CD

Kafka

MQTT

AI Acceleration Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Ansible

LoRaWAN

IO-Link

Job description

Senior Principal Solutions Architect - IIoT

Location: Fridley, Minnesota, United States (Remote options available)

Type: Full-time

Posted: 3 days ago

Application Deadline: 19 May 2025

At Medtronic, you can start a lifelong career focused on exploration and innovation, contributing to accessible and equitable healthcare worldwide. You will aim to break down barriers to innovation in a connected and compassionate environment.

About the Role

Join our Global Operations and Supply Chain Ops Innovation Digital Transformation team to develop solutions for data acquisition and user interaction beyond traditional interfaces. Work with our Event Stream Platform, a hybrid-cloud architecture enabling containerized services across cloud, fog, and edge environments, powering applications like LiveLink and Insights.

Define, diagram, and document the technological and human components to deliver cost-effective, innovative solutions that meet evolving business needs. Lead with an entrepreneurial spirit to define and implement IIoT solutions on the shop floor and in distribution centers, focusing on first-of-a-kind solutions and supporting global deployment.

Key technical areas include embedded Linux, LoRaWAN, IO-Link, MQTT, Kafka, and AI acceleration techniques. Software development and CI/CD experience are highly desirable, as hardware is treated like software.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in software development/architecture OR an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Solid Linux experience, Ansible or other configuration management/infrastructure as code
• Experience with IIoT projects
• Industrial software experience (PLCs, robotics, etc.)
• Knowledge of Kafka and MQTT technologies
• SAFe or other Agile certifications
• Cloud Engineering certifications
• Experience in regulated industries

Physical Job Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations should be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. For office roles: Regular mobility, computer skills, and communication with colleagues are necessary. Consult your supervisor or HR for specific requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits. Salary range for U.S. locations (excluding PR): $152,800 - $229,200. This position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability leave, tuition reimbursement, and well-being programs. Additional benefits are available for all employees, such as 401(k), employee stock purchase, paid time off, and more.

Details available at: Medtronic Leistungs- und Vergütungspläne

About Medtronic

Medtronic is a global leader in health technology, dedicated to solving the most pressing medical problems. With over 95,000 employees, our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We foster innovation through diverse perspectives and a pioneering spirit, committed to diversity and inclusion.