We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Sep 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

As a Senior Software Test Engineer working in the Seaport District of Boston, MA, you will use your deep understanding of software verification techniques for medical or other regulated systems.  You will utilize your knowledge about SW Architecture and software detail designs to develop test strategy, create manual or automated tests, troubleshoot defects, build and maintain testing tools, and participate in release activities.  

As a senior member of the Controls Verification team, you will be fully engaged with an Agile scrum team and directly work on the verification of the control software for the instrumentation’s robotic subsystem. This involves developing test strategies and test plan for a given release scope, hands on developing automated and manual tests to verify the sophisticated embedded real-time platform and the instrument control software for the operation of the embedded actuator and sensor hardware. In addition, the role will involve supporting the electromechanical verification of the core surgical instruments, stapling and ligature instruments with the corresponding control software. As a senior engineer, the role is also responsible of training junior engineer and regularly provide demos and knowledge sharing.

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. If you are a pioneer and would like to have a big impact into the new world of medical robotics – then come join our team!

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering is required.
• Medium to Advanced level MATLAB and/or Simulink experience.
• With bachelor’s degree, minimum 8 years of related working experience with control/embedded system is required.
• With master’s degree, minimum 6 years of related working experience with control/embedded systemwiis required.
• Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Medium to advanced level Python or C++ coding ability.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Medical Product verification and FDA guidance.
• Basic understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements.
• Participated manual test or automated test script development and execution.
• Had 5+ years experience testing medical devices controlled by software, especially robotics system.
• Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations. 

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Benefits & Compensation

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).  Learn more about MIP and benefits here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. 

Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of