Sr Test Engineer

USA-Medtronic MiniMed, Inc 1017; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Sr Test Engineer to validate data ingestion, processing pipelines, APIs, and cloud applications. You will work with data engineering and software teams to ensure data accuracy and system quality across devices and cloud platforms.

You will develop and execute functional, integration, and end-to-end tests, perform API testing with Postman, and drive test automation using Java or Python, while adhering to medical device quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 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 of relevant experience.
• Strong programming experience in Java.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Postman / Ready API.
• Strong knowledge in using AI tools.
• Experience testing across application layers, including UI, services, APIs, and backend components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests for medical device data processing.
• Validate data ingestion, transformation, processing, and synchronization across devices, APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Test AWS-based data processing services and validate data accuracy, integrity, reliability, and traceability.
• Perform API testing using Postman and automate test scenarios using Java/Python.
• Validate real-time and asynchronous device data flows from medical devices to cloud systems.

Skills

Java

SQL

AWS

Automation

CI/CD

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Postman

Ready API

Job description

About the Role

MiniMed is looking to hire a Sr Test Engineer who will be responsible for validating data ingestion, processing pipelines, APIs, and cloud-based applications.

We need someone with strong experience in functional, integration, and end-to-end testing, with expertise in SQL, AWS, API testing, automation, and CI/CD.

This individual will work closely with development and data engineering teams to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and system quality.

• Develop and execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests for medical device data processing and cloud applications.
• Validate data ingestion, transformation, processing, and synchronization across devices, APIs, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Test AWS-based data processing services and validate data accuracy, integrity, reliability, and traceability.
• Perform API testing using Postman and automate test scenarios using Java/Python.
• Validate real-time and asynchronous device data flows from medical devices to cloud systems.
• Automation expertise with Postman /Java / Python.
• Strong Proficiency in Java / Python.
• Analyze logs, processing failures, and data discrepancies to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, cloud, data engineering, and product teams to resolve defects.
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable medical device quality, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare test plans, test cases, test reports, defect documentation, and traceability evidence.
• Support risk-based testing, release validation, and production readiness activities.
• Continuously improve test coverage, automation, data validation, and overall product quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 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 of relevant experience.
• Strong programming experience in Java.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Postman / Ready API.
• Strong knowledge in using AI tools.
• Experience testing across application layers, including UI, services, APIs, and backend components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Java Developer or Test Automation Engineer.
• Experience working in the medical device domain or other regulated environments.
• Ability to programmatically test, debug, and optimize code and automated scripts.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Critical thinking, creativity, and technical curiosity.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

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):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $87,000.00 - $118,000.00.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.

• Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
• This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).
• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• MiniMed’s policies apply to all employees, except those in Puerto Rico or who are temporary staff such as interns.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

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.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.