Software Development Engineer in Test II

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 97.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

401(k) with company match

Zusammenfassung

MiniMed is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II – Embedded Software/Firmware to join our Northridge, CA team in a hybrid role (3-4 days in office, 1-2 remote). You will design, develop and execute tests for embedded medical devices and software components, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have JavaScript and/or Python experience, hands-on embedded systems testing, and familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab and Jenkins.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of software engineering or test automation experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Hands‑on experience with embedded systems and testing embedded firmware.
• Programming in JavaScript and/or Python for test automation.
• Experience with end-to-end functional testing and test automation.
• Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, GitLab, Jenkins).
• Strong debugging across hardware and software layers.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop and execute functional, regression, and end-to-end tests for embedded systems and medical devices and software components.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, test reports, defect documentation, and traceability.
• Work on scripting to automate embedded systems components using Javascript/Python.
• Understand systems software design requirements.
• Understand BLE testing, including pairing, connectivity, synchronization, recovery, failover, and interoperability scenarios.
• Analyze logs to identify root causes in the embedded devices.
• May work across various software lifecycle activities as determined by program.
• Familiarity with AI concepts to evaluate and collaborate with AI development teams.

Kenntnisse

JavaScript

Python

Embedded systems

Functional testing

CI/CD

Git

Debugging

AI tools

BLE testing

Test automation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Jobbeschreibung

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 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

This is a Software Development Engineer in Test II – Embedded Software/Firmware role!!! MiniMed is looking to hire an SDET II to join one of our software team in Northridge, CA. This is a hybrid role: 3-4 days in office / 1-2 days remote. Candidate will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end tests for embedded systems and medical devices.

Software Development Engineer in Test II – Embedded Software/Firmware

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Design, develop and execute functional, regression, and end-to-end tests for embedded systems and medical devices and software components.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, test reports, defect documentation, and traceability.
• Work on scripting to automate embedded systems components using Javascript/Python.
• Understand systems software design requirements.
• Understand Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication testing, including pairing, connectivity, synchronization, recovery, failover, and interoperability scenarios.
• Analyze logs, processing failures to identify root causes in the embedded devices.
• May work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program.
• Familiarity with AI concepts is sufficient to evaluate and collaborate with AI development teams.

Must have experience in the following areas:

• Programming: JavaScript and/or Python, used to build and maintain automated tests.
• Embedded systems: hands-on experience with embedded systems and testing embedded firmware.
• Functional testing: end-to-end functional and integration testing using HIL and SIL test benches.
• CI/CD: experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins.
• AI tools: familiarity with AI tools for test design, scripting, or log analysis.
• Debugging: strong debugging skills across hardware and software.

Nice to have:

• Experience with medical devices or other safety-critical systems, and knowledge of communication protocols (BLE communication, security protocols).

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 0–2 years of software engineering or test automation experience (internships and co-ops count). Hands‑on experience with embedded systems. Programming experience in JavaScript and/or Python. Experience with end-to-end functional testing and test automation. Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, GitLab, Jenkins). Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills across hardware and software layers.

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):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $97,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertain 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‑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. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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. Learn more about our business, and our mission here. 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. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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. 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. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always‑on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people‑first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career‑building resources you might need. Our life‑transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day‑to‑day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never‑ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting‑edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

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, 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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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