Software Test Engineer II

Medtronic; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic in the United States is hiring a Software Test Engineer II for the Affera Mapping and Ablation System. This onsite role supports testing and QA for high-performance medical device software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing and executing test plans, scripting in Python or C++/C#, and validating real-time visualization software, with a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Test protocols to verify software requirements.
• Work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs.
• Good documentation practices.
• Experience managing test cases in a repository (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA, Matrix).
• Strong debugging and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Test the functionality and performance of the systems software
• Develop and execute manual test plans and scripts designed to detect problems
• Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies
• Ensure systems software meets technical and functional requirements
• Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models
• Review test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies

Skills

Python

C++/C#

Test planning

QA collaboration

Documentation

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Polarion

TFS

TestRail

JAMA

Matrix

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Oct 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.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer II to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices. The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.

This is an onsite position that can either sit in either Mounds View, MN or Newton, MA.

The ideal candidate has experience designing, developing and testing real-time high-performance visualization applications. They will take ownership of key features while working collaboratively with other engineering teams, and are passionate about working on a product that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Test the functionality and performance of the systems software
• Develop and execute manual test plans and scripts designed to detect problems
• Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies
• Ensure systems software meets technical and functional requirements
• Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models
• Reviews test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies

Required 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
• Understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements
• Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs
• Good documentation practices
• Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA, Matrix, etc.)
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
• Minimum of 2 years of software verification experience
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
• Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators
• Experience writing, executing, and maintaining test automation scripts in Python or a comparable language. Experience should include automating functional, regression, and system-level test cases; working with test frameworks and reusable test libraries; analyzing logs and test results; debugging failures; and integrating automated tests into the broader verification workflow
• Experience writing technical reports
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
• Experience with software version control systems, such as BitBucket/Git
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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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.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$82,400.00 - $123,600.00
• 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: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Additional Statements

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart — putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is 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. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here.

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