Senior Software Engineer

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

MiniMed in Northridge, CA seeks a Senior Software Embedded Engineer to design, develop and maintain embedded software for innovative products. The role is hybrid, with 3–4 days onsite in Northridge, focusing on embedded systems and Bluetooth LE communications using C and Python.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in regulated environments, strong software engineering practices and a track record of leading safety-critical real-time embedded projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• 10+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years with advanced degree.
• 5+ years of embedded device experience in a regulated industry.
• Expert in embedded software engineering best practices; C and Python.
• Develop Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.
• Determines systems software design requirements.
• Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
• Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures.

Skills

C programming

Python

Embedded systems

Bluetooth LE

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Nov 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

We are seeking for a skilled and motivated Senior Software Embedded Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and software development, with core competencies in C and Python. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software solutions for our innovative products. This is a hybrid role at our Northridge, CA location (3-4 days onsite).

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.
• Determines systems software design requirements.
• Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.
• Generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures.
• May work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded device experience in a regulated industry.
• Expert in software engineering best practices for embedded software development.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in C and Python.
• Develop systems using Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocols.
• Interpret, understand, and provide feedback on software requirements for a project.
• Perform requirement analysis to determine completeness and compliance with software system.
• Ability to work with requirement management tools.
• Pursues industry best practices and technology trends.
• Collaborates with industry thought leaders.
• Recognized as the organization’s leader in applying new technology.
• Provides vision and assures the organization is an early adopter of industry innovations.
• Recognized as a technical leader of software development methods for safety critical, fault tolerant real-time software, and current embedded system technologies.

Key Technical Competencies

• Expert in embedded software development best practices in C and Python.
• Assess and integrate Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocols.
• Analyze and give feedback on software requirements.
• Research and apply emerging technology trends.
• Leverage industry thought leaders for knowledge exchange.
• Explore and implement safety critical and fault tolerant real-time software techniques.

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. 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):$112,000.00 - $190,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $124,000 -$212,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certificates, 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).

• Eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
• 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.
• 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.
• The phrase "Regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

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.

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.

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.

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