Software Engineer II - Core Infrastructure (Python/C++, Linux)

DHI Group; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Software Engineer II - Core Infrastructure to develop and maintain platform infrastructure on Linux using Python and C++. You will own defined components, work with device interfaces, and participate in code reviews and design discussions with mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering robust software that supports clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Linux systems programming — processes, threading, IPC, networking.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Able to contribute in a mixed Python/C++ with Qt/QML environment.
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, including OO design, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and version control.
• Experience developing on Linux-based systems.
• Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, or container-based development workflows.
• Familiarity with debugging multi-process, distributed, or device-connected systems.
• Sound judgment when evaluating the quality of AI-generated code.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain platform infrastructure components — services, IPC, device interfaces, data pipelines — in Python and C++ on Linux.
• Help integrate hardware components and device firmware interfaces into the production software stack.
• Own moderately scoped features or components and deliver end-to-end.
• Make routine technical decisions within established team guidelines.
• Contribute to subsystem design discussions and implementation planning.
• Debug issues across components, with guidance as needed.
• Participate in code reviews, integration, testing, and technical documentation.
• Build understanding of broader system interactions and interfaces.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux systems programming

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Algorithms

Version control

Debugging multi-process systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree with 0 years experience

Tools

Docker

Qt/QML

CI/CD

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Software Engineer II - Core Infrastructure to develop and maintain platform infrastructure on Linux using Python and C++. You will own defined components, work with device interfaces, and participate in code reviews and design discussions with mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering robust software that supports clinical decision-making.