Principle Software Quality Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Feb 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**

Principal Software Quality Engineer

Careers that Change Lives

Transforming hypertension treatment, Renal denervation for hypertension!

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Medtronic Coronary & Renal Denervation (OHS) Operating Unit develops the next generation medical technologies that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of patients across the world.

Treatments We Offer:

Renal Denervation

Key Technologies

Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation (RDN) System

Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) business is looking for a Principal Software Quality Engineer to be part of a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of energy based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to support the newly approved therapy medical device software and participate in the design and development of next generation medical devices.

This position is in Mounds View, MN within the Coronary & Renal Denervation (CRDN) Operating Unit and requires on-site presence four days a week.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

**A Day in the Life** :

This role requires strong technical and leadership skills to support the embedded software for newly release medical device within the CRDN Group. The Principal Software QA Engineer will apply advanced knowledge of software design controls, risk management, and regulatory standards to assess and mitigate potential software risks and ensure successful compliance with IEC62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, FDA, EUMDR and other regulations. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to review design documentation, guide the product development team on process compliance in building a safe and effective medical device. Additionally, the Principal Software QA Engineer will support system risk assessments as a software SME, review software verification and validation (V&V) activities, and provide expert input on software change management, supporting the development of safe and effective medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the **Principal Software Quality Engineer** role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

**Software Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)**

+ Serve as the Software Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME), integrating compliance and regulatory excellence into the design and development of embedded medical device and cloud-based software systems, with a focus on patient safety and product quality.

+ Lead software quality assurance activities throughout the Product Development Process (PDP) lifecycle for complex electro-mechanical medical devices, collaborating with software developers and testers to meet regulatory and performance standards.

+ Implement / direct quality improvement initiatives to enhance software quality processes and methods, ensuring adherence to standards and regulatory guidance.

+ Stay at the forefront of regulatory compliance developments, providing expert guidance on product design, development, and commercialization activities.

**Design Compliance Oversight**

+ Ensure the design compliance of essential software documentation, including requirements, test protocols, verification/validation plans, reports, and software design history files.

+ Review software traceability matrices, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA standards.

+ Collaborate with R&D teams to implement best practices in software security, safeguarding patient data and product integrity.

+ Review System, Product, and Non-Product software validation plans and reports, ensuring safety and risk compliance.

+ Support global teams, including those in the US and Europe, ensuring international regulatory compliance.

+ Investigate and resolve software-related complaints, focusing on root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

+ Participate in the Software Issue Resolution Board (IRB), managing post-design freeze changes to ensure compliance and traceability.

**Risk and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)**

**•** Support system risk analysis and software Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), identifying and mitigating risks to ensure patient safety and compliance expectations.

**Quality Metrics and Project Management**

+ Identify and monitor software quality leading and lagging indicators, Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM), and software-related complaint metrics to maintain high quality standards.

+ Plan and independently schedule activities to meet key project milestones and timelines.

**The successful candidate will have:**

+ Practical application of regulations and standards to guide agile, iterative product development teams through the complexities of design controls and risk management.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and a proactive mindset, ensuring software quality and patient safety in complex hardware/software systems.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, communicate technical concepts clearly, and ensure stakeholder alignment.

**_\#CRDN #HypertensionTherapy_**

**Qualifications** -

**MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** :

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

+ Minimum of 7 years of technical experience, or advanced degree with 5 years of technical experience

**Nice to Have**

+ Certification such as ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) or equivalent is a plus.

+ Experience in SDLC environments using ALM tools (PTC Codebeamer, Atlassian Suite, Polarion), defect tracking tools (Jira), and CI/CD tools (Gitlab, Jenkins).

+ Proficiency in software systems engineering and quality assurance policy and procedure development.

+ Contribution to IEC standards, FDA guidance draft reviews

**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.

**Physical Job Requirements**

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. (ADA-United States of America)

**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.

**Benefits & Compensation**

**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$119,200.00 - $178,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)

**About Medtronic**

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities

+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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