We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Jul 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.
Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. In order to recognize the personal worth of all employees, Medtronic provides an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success. If you consider joining the team and you are committed to do a meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives, you will find a culture of collaboration and innovation at Medtronic. Starting the road to your rewarding career with Medtronic will come with competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits supporting your work-life balance.
In this role:
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 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.
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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: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience or advanced degree(s) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Must have demonstrated experience with test system development, implementation, and manual testing. You must be able to work in a team environment. Must have demonstrated experience with automated test integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Nice to Have
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
Experience with embedded software/firmware static code and code coverage analysis tools
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
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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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
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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):$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 lea
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