Software Development Engineer II in Test (SDET)

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Software Development Engineer II in Test to advance the quality of software used in medical devices. You will design and implement automated and manual testing, collaborating across software, systems, and quality teams to ensure robust product quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes developing automated test frameworks, participating in design reviews, and driving test documentation and CI/CD integration within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a software-related field with 2+ years of software development or software test experience, or a Master’s degree.
• 2 years of Java development and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for software verification activities.
• Author, review, and execute software test protocols for automated and manual testing.
• Analyze and document test execution results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Review software requirements to ensure completeness, testability, and traceability.
• Participate in software architecture, design, and source code reviews.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and quality teams throughout product development.
• Identify and implement process and test automation improvements.

Skills

Java development

Software testing

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on – 16 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 Neuroscience, we bring innovation, expertise, and purpose together to improve outcomes and transform lives for people living with neurological, spine, and chronic pain conditions.

Our Pelvic Health Operating Unit delivers innovative neuromodulation therapies that help restore bladder and bowel control through personalized, minimally invasive treatment. Backed by strong clinical evidence, these therapies empower patients with greater confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health

As a Software Development Engineer II in Test, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of software used in medical device products by designing, developing, and executing automated and manual test solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to evaluate requirements, review designs and code, and improve test processes that support product quality and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for software verification activities.
• Author, review, and execute software test protocols for automated and manual testing.
• Analyze and document test execution results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Review software requirements to ensure completeness, testability, and traceability.
• Participate in software architecture, design, and source code reviews.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and quality teams throughout product development.
• Identify and implement process and test automation improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of software development or software test engineering experience OR Master’s degree.
• 2 years of Java development and testing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of JUnit development experience.
• 2 years of Appium development experience.
• Experience developing and executing automated software tests.
• Experience authoring and reviewing software test documentation.
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices.
• Experience using Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in regulated software development environments, including medical device development.

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

Medtronic 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 to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$100,000.00 – $150,000.00

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 pertain 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

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.