Sr Software Engineer (SDET)

Medtronic plc; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to architect and implement robust testing for embedded software on patient monitoring platforms. You will work with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure system-level reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes verification, validation, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices, including IEC 62304 and FDA considerations. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science; 4+ years software test experience or advanced degree with 2+ years of test experience.
• Hands-on testing of embedded devices, firmware, and hardware–software interactions.
• Experience with medical device software testing standards and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement test systems for embedded software on Nellcor/INVOS and BIS platforms.
• Lead software verification and validation of system requirements with traceability and testability.
• Document test results, recommend quality improvements, and collaborate with engineering to resolve defects.

Skills

Embedded testing

C/C++

Python

CI/CD

Software QA

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Polarion

Gitlab

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 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 In this exciting role as a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer, you will have responsibility for architecting and implementing embedded software testing that maximizes our software robustness and quality of our patient monitoring products for our customers. You will engage with embedded software engineers, system engineering, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, system functionality, and testing needs.

Important: This role is focused on testing and verification of embedded software and firmware running on medical device platforms. Candidates should have hands‑on experience developing and executing tests at the firmware/embedded system level, including hardware-software interactions. This is not a cloud, microservices, API, web application, or GUI-centric software testing role. We are seeking engineers with experience validating embedded device functionality, system behavior, and firmware performance.

In this role

• You will independently or with a small team achieve our software testing, reliability, and quality goals
• You will apply the appropriate test standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the embedded system development life cycle to support the overall quality of our products
• You will architect, design, and implement test systems, techniques, and methods for testing embedded software on our Nellcor/INVOS oximetry platforms as well as the BIS anesthesia monitoring platform
• You will lead and conduct software verification and validation of software system requirements and ensure traceability and testability
• You will diligently document test results, recommend quality improvements, and work with embedded software development to resolve defects and diagnose/improve performance

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 4 years of software test experience or advanced degree(s) with a minimum of 2 years of software test experience
• Must have experience with test system development, implementation, and manual testing on embedded devices
• 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

Nice to Have

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering degree
• Experience with embedded software/firmware static code and code coverage analysis tools
• You must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have demonstrated experience with automated test integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with implementing AI techniques for rapid test development
• Experience with validation of software test tools
• Medical device development experience, design control, FDA and MDR regulations
• Knowledge of embedded software development following IEC 62304
• Experience in C, C#, and Python
• Experience with Agile development and the use of tools like Jira, Polarion, and Gitlab
• Demonstrated skills in “systems thinking” – ability to consider problems, implementations, and impacts at a higher system level
• Effective communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Highly skilled in problem solving and analysis with high attention to detail
• Able to apply engineering analysis techniques and tools (Matlab, Minitab, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with pulse oximetry and/or other physiologic sensing modalities

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):$103,200.00 - $154,800.00 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
• 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)
• 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.

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.

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.

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.