Sr Software Engineer

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Colorado is seeking a software engineer to join the Surgical Operations Unit, a world‑class team uniting mechanical, electrical and software engineers to advance robotics and digital solutions for patients.

You will evaluate change requests, design, implement and test software changes for released devices, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while adhering to the Quality System and regulatory practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in C++, C#, Java development.
• Experience with Linux, Windows and cloud platforms; regulated medical device background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate software change requests for released medical devices.
• Design, implement, and test software changes for released products while preserving design integrity.
• Participate in change control board, risk reviews, and other project meetings as necessary.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Linux

Windows

Cloud

OOAD

Dev best practices

Regulated environment

Education

BS CS/CE or equivalent

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 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.

A Day in the Life

Careers that Change Lives

In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers within the Medtronic’s Surgical Operations Unit. This is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve.

Make your impact by exploring a career with the world's leading Medical Device company, striving “to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.”

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Evaluates software change requests to released medical devices and supporting tools
• Designs, implements, and tests software changes for released products while staying true to the original design integrity
• Participates in change control board, risk reviews, and other project meetings as necessary
• Works with cross functional team to communicate changes, and understand impacts to their function
• Creates documentation throughout the development process
• Commits to achieving and exceeding project goals and timelines
• Performs duties in compliance with the Quality System

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years experience with C++, C# and Java
• Experience in Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms
• Knowledge of OOA&D concepts
• Working knowledge of software development best practices.
• Experience in Medical device or other highly regulated environments with established software development and change management processes.

Nice to Have

• Experience with secure software development practices, vulnerability assessment and remediation, cybersecurity risk management, and implementation of authentication, authorization, and encryption technologies in regulated or safety-critical systems.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve team productivity, documentation quality, knowledge sharing, and engineering workflows.
• Experience leading technical discussions and communicating complex concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, including creation of technical documentation, impact assessments, and design reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Experience facilitating technical reviews, change control boards, risk reviews, or similar governance activities.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Benefits & Compensation

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefitshere.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations).The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience,certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Physical Job Requirements

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 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):$124,800.00 - $187,200.00

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.