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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.

The 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 or a PhD

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.

• 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.

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