Software Product Owner

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 63.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Short-term incentive (STI)

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

MiniMed in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Software Product Owner to shape the Mobile Applications platform as a product, balancing input from developers, operations teams and business customers. You will define the What and Why, ensuring value to the platform and its users while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.

You will partner with architects, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to maintain a clear backlog, write epics and acceptance criteria, and communicate platform releases and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, CS, or related field with 2+ years in software product roles.
• Or an advanced degree with 1+ years in software development or product management.
• Experience leading agile teams and backlog management.

Responsabilidades

• Supports 1-2 scrum teams focused on a common identity or capability.
• Builds and grooms product backlog with epics, features, and stories.
• Writes acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Collaborates with architects, DevOps, and developers to align priorities.
• Drives KPIs, SLOs, and SLAs for the platform.
• Acts as product advocate and communicates value to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Scrum

Backlog grooming

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 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.

The Minimed organization is looking for a Software Product Owner to join our Software Operations Organization to define priorities for evolving our Mobile Applications platform as a product by balancing the inputs from internal and external stakeholders. The Product Owner will work as the technical liaison between the platform team and the customers of the platform including software developers, operations teams, and other business customers.

This role is ultimately responsible for defining the “What” and the “Why” for work direction at the team level to maximize value of the platform to the business and customers. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Minimed walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supports 1 - 2 scrum teams focused on a common identity or capability
• Responsible for building and grooming product backlog, including writing epics, features, and stories for shared understanding and execution
• Writes and collects input for acceptance criteria at the user story level
• Work in lockstep with software development teams, Scrum Masters, and delivery leaders to ensure priorities are clear, backlogs are executable, and messages to stakeholders are aligned
• Partners closely with the following to evolve product: Architect, DevOps Engineers, Technical Component Owner, Technical Leads, Software Developers, Testers, Scrum Master, etc.
• Active change agent within the Software Operations and Software Development organization, helping the team(s) and the broader organization assimilate to change
• Syncs regularly with product owners from related capabilities and products to ensure cohesive customer experience across a product space
• Partners with platform customers and development teams to ensure platform releases are communicated effectively to understand features and dependencies of the updates for successful use by the customer.
• Product Advocate: Accountable for a product’s impact on software developers, testers, customers, users, and Minimed
• Establishes and drives toward key performance indicators (KPIs) of the platform including SLOs, and SLAs.
• Sources intake from the Architects, DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, Scrum Masters, Product Management, and other sources
• Leads a shared understanding of” What we should build and be able to justify “Why” through discussion and documentation
• Extends shared understanding with the scrum teams who will be executing
• Play a critical role in sprint demos by utilizing it as a feedback loop for validation of intended impact – should be asking most of the questions to people outside the team
• Ensures all work is tested for quality, configured for observability, and documented for customer enablement from internal operations to the software development teams and enables the same at the customer levels
• Makes the decision on when enough value has been created to release

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degreein Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fieldand 2+ years of Software Engineering, Product Development, or Product Management OR Advanced Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fieldand 1+ years of Software Engineering, Product Development, or Product Management

Nice to Have

• 3+ years’ experience in product management, product development or related field.
• Lean Mindset and proven experience around ‘Build, Measure, Learn (repeat)’
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve
• Team oriented – ability to motivate and work well with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate internally and with customers.
• Medical device product/industry/technical acumen
• Proven ability to work globally
• Strong analytical and process skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment

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):$57,000.00 - $97,000.00
• For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $63,000.00-$107,000.00 USD.
• Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.
• 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.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed Benefits Overview About MiniMed 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

We are focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes.