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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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Job Title: Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Location: (Jacksonville, Florida) At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. 

Overview: As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for our next-generation medical devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and high-quality software solutions that meet regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, development, and integration of embedded software systems for medical devices.

• Design and implement software in C and C++ for real-time embedded platforms.

• Drive technical decisions and mentor junior engineers.

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.

• Develop and review documentation according to medical device regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 62304).

• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure software reliability and performance.

• Participate in risk analysis, requirements definition, and design reviews.

• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Minimum Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

To Be Successful in This Role:

• 4+ years of experience in embedded software development, including significant experience with C and C++.

• Developed and reviewed documentation according to medical device regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 62304).

• Proven track record of leading software architecture and development for embedded systems.

• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, and hardware/software interfaces.

• Experience in regulated environments (medical device experience preferred).

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with ARM Cortex, ST Microelectronics, ADI Sharc, or other microcontroller platforms.

• Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, static analysis tools).

• Knowledge of medical device standards and FDA regulations.

• Prior experience developing embedded software in Rust.

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.

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