We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Apr 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Quality Software Engineer II is an established individual contributor responsible for ensuring software systems meet rigorous quality standards throughout the development lifecycle. This role involves defining, implementing, and maintaining quality processes, conducting evaluations, and supporting verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with project, process, and contractual requirements. A strong background in robotics and experience analyzing software logs for quality and reliability are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed software log reviews to identify anomalies, ensure compliance, and improve system reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including robotics engineers, to achieve quality objectives and project milestones.

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain standards for software quality methods, processes, and procedures.

• Evaluate software activities across requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, testing, verification, and validation.

• Review software design, change specifications, and plans against requirements and standards.

• Assess specifications, tools, techniques, and methodologies for compliance and effectiveness.

 

Differentiating Factors

• Autonomy: Works independently with general supervision on moderately complex projects.

• Organizational Impact: Contributes to project milestones and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

• Innovation & Complexity: Addresses general problems; recommends process improvements to enhance effectiveness.

• Communication & Influence: Communicates primarily with internal stakeholders to share information and support decision-making.

• Leadership: May mentor entry-level professionals or provide guidance to support staff.

 

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 0 years of experience.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, quality assurance principles, and regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with verification and validation practices, requirements traceability, and testability.

• Experience with robotics systems and software log analysis for troubleshooting and quality assurance.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of robotics frameworks and integration testing.

• Experience with automated log analysis tools and scripting for quality checks.

• Familiarity with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304) or safety-critical systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex software environments.

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 th