Software Engineering Mgr

COV Covidien LP; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in the United States is seeking a Software Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for desktop medical device software updates. You will guide design, development, and verification efforts to ensure quality and compliance.

You will manage sprint planning, cross-functional collaboration with quality, regulatory, and marketing, and coach your engineers to grow. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and the ability to align technical work with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of customer-facing software product development with a proven delivery record.
• 5+ years of experience managing software development teams.
• Experience in desktop software development and SDLC (Agile, SCRUM, SAFE).
• Strong collaboration and mentoring across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that designs, develops, and verifies software for medical devices (desktop focused).
• Oversee sprint backlog management, assignments, and delivery tracking.
• Tackle complex problems through data gathering, analysis, and investigation.
• Partner with quality, regulatory, and marketing functions.
• Promote best software development practices and scalable processes.
• Coach and review team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development

C++

C#

JavaScript

Python

Dart

Agile/SCRUM/SAFe

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Sep 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.

Day in the Life

As a Software Manager working at Medtronic, you will be a leader contributing to the Software functional area. This involves building and managing a highly engaged team of engineers to ensure that they are positioned for growth and success.

You Will:

• Lead a team of engineers that design, develop, and verify software applications for medical devices (primarily desktop applications with minor support for mobile and web). Primary domain will be developing software application updates for existing medical products
• Be responsible for day-to-day technical management including: software project sprint backlog management, assignment management, and tracking team deliverable
• Deal with complex, difficult, and sometimes undefined problems requiring detailed information gathering, analysis, and investigation
• Partner with the greater R&D organization (quality, regulatory, and marketing)
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding ongoing operations
• Drive best software development practices and build sustainable processes within your functional area
• Lead, coach, and review the work of your team

Must Have – Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in customer-facing software product development, with a proven track record of delivering successful software projects AND 5+ years of experience in managing software development teams with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams
• Experience in developing software products in languages such as C++, C#, Javascript, Dart, Python, etc…
• Strong understanding of software application development (primarily on desktop, lesser on mobile and cloud) development and verification, with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies and SDLC methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, SAFE).
• Proven ability to manage projects within a matrix reporting structure, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to blend people management and technical expertise, with a passion for both leading teams and solving complex technical challenges.
• Experience mentoring and coaching software engineers and testers, with a commitment to fostering their professional growth.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• Software development management experience in the medical field or similar regulated industry
• Experience with industry standards: IEC 62304 (Software Development), ISO 14971 (Application of Risk Management)

Responsibilities

Oversees activities of the company’s development and design requirements for software systems, applications and software quality assurance for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools, to meet the current and future Software needs. Manages activities to assure programs are appropriately resourced and ensure continuous improvement in technical capability, process, and compliance. Manages scope, cost, and schedule within a cross-functional development team. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

People Management Functional Career Stream:

Management and supervisory professionals with one or more employees who are focused on tactical, operational and some strategic activities within a specified area. Levels within the management career stream typically have six or more direct reports. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, managing performance, developing talent, engagement and inclusion, communicating business and operational developments, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of direct reports. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A key responsibility of roles in this career stream is managing people. which includes: accountability for mentoring, developing and coaching staff on meeting/exceeding performance expectations and defined objectives, providing leadership to staff ensuring the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals.

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Manages subordinate supervisors and/or experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Provides tactical and / or operational leadership and coaching. Receives assignments in task and objective oriented terms.
• Organizational Impact: Establishes operational plans and implements policies and strategies. Decisions impact program schedules, customer satisfaction levels, or allocation of time, material resources, expenditures and funds. May have budget or P&L accountability for a department, function or geography.
• Strive for continuous improvement and consistency in deliverables.
• Innovation and Complexity: Proposes modifications to functional operating policies and day-to-day processes. Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors regarding ongoing operations. Uses information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties. May interact on issues that have externally shared objectives.
• Leadership and Talent Management: Manages a team consisting of supervisors and / or experienced professionals in the Specialist career stream. Leads, directs and reviews the work of a team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Authorizes hiring, firing, promotion and reward within own area.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience. 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):$150,400.00 - $225,600.00. 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 pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• 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).
• 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.

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.

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