We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jan 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.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System Software Team. This role is pivotal in designing and developing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the usability and functionality of our advanced medical devices. 

The Principal Software Engineer will be a key player in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about crafting innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and make a tangible difference in patients' lives. 

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with architecture and development of real-time high-performance visualization software applications. They will take ownership of critical software features, collaborating closely with other engineering teams to bring these features to life. Beyond their technical contributions, they will have the rewarding experience of mentoring and guiding less experienced software team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence. 

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System:

The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI designers and medical professionals to gather requirements and translate them into compelling user experiences. 
   

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code using Qt, Python, and QML on a Linux operating system. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product design engineers, software test, reliability, and leadership to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. 

• Mentor and guide less experienced software team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

• Apply best practices in software development to maintain high-quality code. 

• Attend and participate in pre-clinical in-vivo system evaluations. 

• Participate in laboratory demonstrations for internal stakeholders and clinicians. 

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field  

• Expert proficiency in Qt or equivalent event-driven framework 

• Fluency with Python