Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Medtronic; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple software teams focused on regulated medical technology. You will drive engineering strategy, ensure quality objectives, and collaborate with product, regulatory, quality, and security stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

The role requires 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 5 years with a Master's, plus at least 5 years of people leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience leading software development teams through the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, product, quality, or regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience developing software within a structured quality or regulated development environment.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams and provide direction, coaching, and performance management for engineers, technical leads, and emerging leaders.
• Establish engineering strategies, development practices, and technical standards that support scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Oversee software development activities across multiple programs, ensuring alignment to quality objectives, delivery commitments, and business priorities.
• Partner with product, quality, regulatory, clinical, operations, and security stakeholders to define requirements, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through modern software engineering practices, automated testing, CI/CD, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, project dependencies, and risk mitigation across teams and programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable software development processes and regulatory requirements, including audit readiness and IEC 62304/82304 considerations.

Skills

People leadership

Lifecycle leadership

Cloud platforms

DevOps CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree with 7 years relevant experience

Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 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

Medtronic Neuroscience is focused on transforming care for patients with neurological, spinal, and chronic pain conditions. Through meaningful innovation and strong clinical partnerships, we help clinicians deliver therapies that improve lives and expand what is possible in-patient care.

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will provide organizational and technical leadership for multiple software engineering teams developing products and capabilities within a regulated medical technology environment. This role is responsible for building engineering talent, establishing technical direction, driving execution, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that support business and portfolio objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software engineering teams and provide direction, coaching, and performance management for engineers, technical leads, and emerging leaders.
• Establish engineering strategies, development practices, and technical standards that support scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Oversee software development activities across multiple programs, ensuring alignment to quality objectives, delivery commitments, and business priorities.
• Partner with product, quality, regulatory, clinical, operations, and security stakeholders to define requirements, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through adoption of modern software engineering practices, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, project dependencies, and risk mitigation activities across teams and programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable software development processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including audit and inspection readiness.
• Communicate program status, key metrics, risks, and strategic recommendations to engineering and business leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of people leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams through the full software development lifecycle, including planning, delivery, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, product, quality, or regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience developing software within a structured quality or regulated development environment.
• Experience leading multiple software engineering teams, technical leads, or engineering managers.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Experience in medical device software development or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle and quality standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62304 and IEC 82304.

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. 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):$175,200.00 - $262,800.00

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 pertain 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

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