Software Engineer II
MedtronicAbout the role
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
We are looking for a strong and enthusiastic engineer to join our algorithm software development team at Medtronic Diabetes (Northridge, CA) to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to apply your best technical innovation and problem-solving skills to improve how people live their lives every day. This position involves supporting the software research and development of insulin therapy and glucose sensor algorithms through the application of modeling, signal processing, control theory skills using tools like MATLAB and Simulink.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Support the product design and development of algorithm systems using model-based development tools (e.g. Simulink, MATLAB)
- Support algorithm R&D teams using model-based development tools (e.g. Simulink, MATLAB) for development of industry leading algorithms
- Apply best practices for algorithm and software development for safety critical, fault tolerant, real-time software
- Contribute to software architecture design to meet software requirements.
- Design, develop, test, debug, and implement software related to algorithm development.
- Perform analysis to identify the root cause of complex problems and solve them by determining the most appropriate procedure to implement.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related Engineering field with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Or, Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field with 0+ years of experience
Specialized Knowledge or Skills:
- Experience with MATLAB
- Experience with Simulink
- Exposure to signal processing in real-time software
- Exposure to Algorithm development, system identification, and control design
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Critical thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms.
- Ability to work cross functionally with other engineering teams (e.g. systems engineering, research teams, quality engineering, hardware & software engineering and test, etc.)
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Simulink Test, Stateflow and code generation toolboxes (MathWorks Tools)
- Comfort with source control management tools (i.e Git or another source control)
- Experience with developing software from requirements and with task management systems (e.g. JIRA, Gitlab, TrackWise, PTC Windchill/Integrity, etc.)
- Knowledge of Embedded programming
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
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.
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