Principal Software Engineer

Position:
Principal Software Engineer

Locations:
Warsaw, Indiana;
Fridley/Mounds View/Rice Creek, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota;
Fort Worth, Texas;
North Haven, Connecticut;
Jackson, Florida;
Lafayette, Colorado;
Boston, Massachusetts. Travel requirement: 25%.

• Create and develop operating-system components, software tools, and utilities ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Design and maintain database architecture and capture user requirements specifications.
• Determine systems‑software design requirements and implement design standards and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce system improvements that increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to establish policies, standards, and procedures.
• Engage in various software lifecycle activities as needed.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to other software engineers to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery.
• Identify and solve complex technical issues, proposing innovative solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct code reviews and give constructive feedback to junior engineers.
• Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope and requirements.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and advocate for best‑practice adoption.
• Contribute to long‑term strategic planning for software development to realize the organization’s technical vision.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience, OR advanced degree and 5+ years of software engineering experience.

• Experience with equipment connectivity.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ignition and devise WISE experience.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform.
• Experience with React, Angular, Node.js, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, WebAPI.
• Background in microservices architecture, test‑driven development, agile and scrum, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful API design.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and development tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically, and make informed decisions.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with programming languages, frameworks, and technologies such as Java, C++, .NET, Scala, Lua, Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.

Essential functions include independent mobility, computer usage, and communication with peers and managers. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable performance of essential duties. For office roles, employees must regularly be mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with colleagues.

Salary range: $ – $ (US locations). Additional short‑term incentive plan is available. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; life insurance; long‑term disability; dependent daycare; tuition assistance; simple steps well‑being program; 401(k) plan with employer match; incentive plans; short‑term disability; paid time off; holidays; employee stock purchase plan; employee assistance program; non‑qualified retirement supplement;

and capital accumulation plan for senior leadership.

Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.