Sr Software Engineer

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Senior Localization Engineer to oversee translation technology for the Localization Shared Services program. You will bridge software development and localization, ensuring content maintains build integrity while driving workflow improvements.

This role serves as the technical backbone for scalable global content delivery across medical devices. Responsibilities include managing XTM, integrating MT and post-editing workflows, and building API connections with CMS/DAM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years managing translation projects in regulated medical devices
• Advanced Degree with 2+ years managing translation projects in regulated environments
• Experience with translation management systems and localization workflows (TMS)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary TMS administrator (XTM) and manage file format conversions (XLIFF, IDML, XML, HTML, JSON, DITA)
• Implement MT integrations and post-editing workflows
• Build and maintain API integrations between TMS, CMS, DAM, and other enterprise systems
• Conduct engineering QA on localized builds for rendering and encoding issues
• Drive localization automation and process improvements to reduce cycle times

Skills

TMS administration

XTM

API integrations

Automation tooling

CI/CD

Localization workflows

Medical devices

RTL languages

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

DITA CMS

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 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.

About the Role

MiniMed is seeking an experienced Senior Localization Engineer to manage translation technology for our new Localization Shared Services program. The Localization Engineer is responsible for close collaboration with software development and the localization project management team. This role bridges the gap between software development and localization, ensuring that all adapted content maintains build integrity. As a senior contributor, this role also drives process improvements within the localization workflow. The Senior Localization Engineer is the technical backbone of the localization team, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems, tools, and workflows that enable efficient and scalable global content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary TMS administrator (XTM) Engineers and manages file format conversions across a wide range of formats (XLIFF, IDML, XML, HTML, JSON, DITA, etc.)
• Implements and optimize machine translation (MT) integrations and post-editing workflows
• Builds and maintains API integrations between TMS platforms, CMS, DAM, and other enterprise systems
• Conducts engineering QA on localized builds to identify rendering, truncation, and encoding issues
• Implements automation tools for screenshot management within the workflow
• Drives process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and increase automation
• Collaborates with IT, DevOps, and Software Engineering teams on localization infrastructure
• Coordinates with vendors and LSPs on technical onboarding, file handling, and workflow configuration
• Evaluates and recommend design tools and technologies to improve localization efficiency
• Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities
• May work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 4 years experience managing translation projects in medical device or other highly regulated industry OR Advanced Degree and minimum of 2 years experience managing translation projects in medical device or other highly regulated industry

Nice to Have

• Experience with RTL languages (Arabic, Hebrew) and CJK character sets (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)
• Proficiency in Figma or other digital design platforms
• Familiarity with Translation Management Systems (TMS) and localization workflows
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, healthcare)
• 5+ years experience supporting localization for regulated industries
• Cross functional leadership and collaboration across highly matrixed organization
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with API development and integrations
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for continuous localization
• Knowledge of machine translation engines
• Experience with software localization (iOS, Android, web apps, desktop applications)
• Familiarity with DITA/CMS platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for localization infrastructure
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and working in sprint-based environments

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):

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• life insurance
• long-term disability leave
• dependent daycare spending account
• incentive plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• short-term disability coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
• Capital Accumulation Plan

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. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.