Software Engineer II - Mobile Apps

MiniMed; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed in San Diego, CA is seeking a Software Engineer II – Mobile Apps to design and build mobile applications that help patients manage diabetes. You will work on apps spanning devices to back-end services, requiring strong problem-solving and collaboration with architects.

The role emphasizes practical coding in Flutter, Dart, Java, Kotlin, or Swift, with experience in Android Studio or Xcode, and a passion for high-quality mobile software in a regulated medical context.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree with flexibility on experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in mobile app development with cross-language familiarity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develops, tests, debugs, and unit tests mobile apps and components.
• Collaborate with system and software architects to implement requirements.
• Develop in Android Studio or Xcode and work in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code and design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure mobile apps perform well and integrate with back-end services.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree acceptable

Tools

Flutter

Dart

Java

Kotlin

C/C++

Objective-C

Swift

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Oct 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

MiniMed builds a rich software system, which includes Mobile applications combined with scaled infrastructure and advanced analytics. Become part of our team and you will be challenged to build these amazing software products, and in the process, make a real difference.

MiniMed is on a mission to deliver the power of an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) algorithm, as well as our Multiple Daily Injection (MDI) therapy, with its proven benefits to give people with Diabetes a choice in the treatment approach that is right for them. We are looking for a Software Engineer II to be part of this dynamic and high-impact team.

As a Software Engineer II – Mobile Apps, you will be asked to design and develop mobile applications that help patients manage their diabetes. Our product suite spans from medical devices that a patient wears, to mobile apps, up to our back-end servers so this is a challenging task, and one that requires critical thinking to ensure the system performs well.

The best candidates will be ‘engineers’. That is, critical thinkers who solve problems efficiently, pragmatically, and continually seek information from all sources. Strong relationship skills are a must, as is excellent verbal and written communication.

Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to apply your best technical innovation, problem solving and leadership skills to improving how people live their lives every day.

This position is onsite (hybrid, 3 days per week onsite) in San Diego, CA or Northridge, CA.

Responsibilities

• Experience developing and maintaining complex mobile applications (iOS or Android)
• Self-motivated with great written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with System and software architects to interpret, analyze, and implement software requirements
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to improve other’s designs and implementation
• Designs, develops, tests, debugs, and unit tests mobile apps, components, and tools independently without any guidance
• Develop in Android Studio or Xcode
• Be an expert in one of the following languages: Flutter, Dart, Java, Kotlin, C/C++, Objective-C, Swift
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills; can identify root cause of complex problems and provide solutions to such complex issues
• Knowledge of Database operations on mobile devices
• Knowledge of integrating with REST/SOAP based APIs
• Provide feedback to members of the requirements, development, and test team.
• Work closely with quality and systems teams to ensure the product works properly from end-to-end, both pre and post-release
• Work in agile/scrum environment
• Participate and contribute to product code and design reviews

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of mobile application security (Cert pinning, TLS, SSL)
• Have a deep understanding and experience working with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Experience in cross-platform technologies such as Flutter
• Experience coordinating with remote teams
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation for software systems such as design documents, class diagrams, and sequence diagrams

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):$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 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-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.

About MiniMed

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.