Sr. Software DevOps Engineer

Medtronic; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Sr. Software DevOps Engineer to accelerate the software development lifecycle, enhance cloud infrastructure, and ensure security and compliance in deployment processes.

You will bridge medical software development with scalable cloud solutions, driving reliability across engineering operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with CMake, ROS/Catkin, Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, and Artifactory, plus strong Python/C++ skills and CI/CD expertise in healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 0 years experience.
• Experience in DevOps for healthcare/medical software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the build system and developer tools to streamline development.
• Demonstrate expertise in build systems (CMake, ROS/Catkin, Bazel) to support projects.
• Automate all stages of software deployment and infrastructure management.
• Establish monitoring and logging to ensure system health and performance.
• Troubleshoot issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate to integrate DevOps practices into Python, C++, and QT apps.
• Implement and monitor CI/CD pipelines for native apps and cloud services.
• Set up CI/CD infrastructure and build agents (Bitbucket/Bamboo).
• Document DevOps processes and configurations for onboarding.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Python

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

CMake

ROS/Catkin

Bazel

Grafana

JFrog Artifactory

Docker

Kubernetes

Bitbucket/Bamboo

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Aug 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

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

As a Sr. Software DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating our software development lifecycle, software build process, enhancing our cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the highest level of security and compliance in our deployment processes. Your expertise will bridge the gap between complex medical software development and scalable, robust cloud solutions, driving efficiency and reliability across all our engineering operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in various build systems, including CMake, ROS/Catkin, and/or Bazel, enabling them to support and enhance complex development ecosystems effectively. They should also be well‑versed in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps practices within the healthcare, medical device, or robotics software industry. This includes deep familiarity with AWS cloud services, proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, and a proven track record of architecting, implementing, and optimizing scalable CI/CD pipelines for complex software applications. They should have an in‑depth knowledge and experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, along with proficiency in JFrog Artifactory for artifact management. Experience in building monitoring dashboards and pipelines using Grafana or similar systems is crucial for ensuring operational visibility and performance optimization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the build system and developer tools to streamline development processes and enhance efficiency
• Demonstrate expertise in various build systems, including CMake, ROS/Catkin, and Bazel, to support diverse project needs
• Work on automation across all stages of software deployment and infrastructure management to improve efficiency and reduce manual overhead
• Establish and maintain monitoring and logging systems to proactively address performance issues and ensure system health
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the development, test, and production environments, ensuring high availability and performance
• Collaborate with teams to integrate DevOps practices into the development lifecycle of Python, C++, and QT applications
• Implement, manage, and monitor CI/CD pipelines for native applications and cloud services, ensuring fast and reliable deployment
• Set up and maintain the CI/CD infrastructure and build agents within a Bitbucket/Bamboo environment, ensuring seamless integration and automation across software development and deployment processes
• Document DevOps processes, tools, and configurations to maintain a clear understanding among teams and to facilitate onboarding of new team members
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, risk management, and data protection, in compliance medical software regulations
• Stay abreast of new technologies and trends in the DevOps and cloud space, particularly those relevant to the medical device and healthcare sectors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience using build systems to enhance the deployment of software on various platforms using tools such as CMake, Bazel, and others
• Extensive experience with building monitoring dashboards using tools such as Grafana
• Proficient in languages such as Python, C++, Bash, or similar
• Extensive experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Expertise in AWS services and infrastructure, including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, CDK and CloudFormation
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of network protocols and services
• Familiarity with compliance standards and security frameworks relevant to the medical device software industry (e.g., HIPAA, FDA regulations)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on DevOps best practices, cloud architecture, and security, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members

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):$136,800.00 - $205,200.00

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) 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 Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic 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.