Senior Software Engineer

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Senior Software Embedded Engineer in Northridge, CA to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our medical devices. The role emphasizes strong C and Python and Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities, with a focus on safety-critical, real-time embedded systems.

You will work in a hybrid environment (3-4 days onsite) and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure robust software throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded device experience in a regulated industry.

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.

Skills

C

Python

Bluetooth Low Energy

Embedded systems

Requirement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Requirement management tools

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 may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Must Have: 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.

Key Technical Competencies

• 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.

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):$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, 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).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

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-te