We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Jun 2025

 

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.

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Sr. Software Engineering Manager - Surgical Robotics -Boston, MA

You will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.
In the Surgical Robotics (SR) business, part of Medtronic’s Medical Surgical Portfolio, we believe patients around the world deserve access to quality care and improved outcomes. We strive to expand global access to care and reduce variability through robotic and analytics solutions.

Surgical Robotics set the standard for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) by creating innovative surgical products and services.

Located at the Medtronic office in the Seaport District of Boston, MA, as a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you are responsible for managing and leading several software engineering teams across the globe in the areas of embedded and platform software development, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project success. You also focus on developing and growing talent within the team, collaborating with global teams, and contributing to the Robotics Software overall technical strategy.

Engineers create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Combine the best of your experience with training and mentorship to move your career forward. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

As an ideal candidate, you will have any or all the following experience:
•    Managing and leading multiple teams of software managers and engineers, including hiring, performance management, and team development, preferably in the global R&D environment settings.
•    Designing and developing software for complex electromechanical software systems, including embedded software development as well as RTOS, distributed computing, software Infrastructure, etc. 
•    Providing technical direction and guidance to the teams on the software architecture, design, verification and validation, ensuring alignment with product strategy and business goals; developing and maintaining long-term software technical roadmap.
•    Collaborating and managing software projects in both Agile/Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and traditional project management methodologies.
•    Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity while adhering to quality standards and best practices.
•    Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, quality, regulatory, and other product development teams; Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audience.
•    Experience in medical device or regulated industry software development is preferred.
•    Experience in robotics software development is a plus

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees activities of the company’s development and design requirements for software systems, applications and software quality assurance for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools, to meet the current and future Software needs.
• Manages activities to assure programs are appropriately resourced and ensure continuous improvement in technical capability, process, and compliance.
• Manages scope, cost, and schedule within a cross-functional development team.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must have: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience with 5+ years of management experience. 

Working Conditions: 
Standard Office setting in Boston, MA. Some limited travel may be 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.