Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 25 Jul 2026.

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

At Medtronic you can begin a lifelong 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. This is an onsite role located at our Lafayette, Colorado campus. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration.

We are seeking a highly skilled, self‑driven, motivated, enthusiastic Senior Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in Embedded Linux development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain embedded software for next‑generation medical devices, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. You will be a member of the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) product development team, creating category‑redefining products for the high‑growth airway management portfolio.

• Contribute across the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded software using best practices for maintainability and scalability.
• Support development of embedded Linux software, device interfaces, system services, and application‑level functionality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project goals, deliverables, and technical solutions.
• Integrate software with hardware components such as displays, cameras, sensors, and communication interfaces.
• Implement and maintain secure boot processes, over‑the‑air (OTA) updates, and system diagnostics to ensure device integrity and reliability.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation to support design controls and regulated product development.
• Assist with software requirements development, unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and software validation activities.
• Focus on software reliability through appropriate design, verification, and problem‑solving methods.
• Support development and maintenance of internal software tools where needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in engineering methods and product quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong C and C++ development skills.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Experience working in Linux‑based embedded environments.
• Experience with common communication interfaces such as USB, UART, I²C, and SPI.
• Understanding of version control systems and configuration management.
• Experience with debugging tools and hardware‑software integration activities.

• Experience with real‑time software on microprocessor‑based systems.
• Experience with embedded graphics or GUI libraries such as Qt or LVGL.
• Experience with driver development or maintenance.
• Experience in a regulated development environment such as medical devices, aerospace, or defense.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485.
• Experience with Python or shell scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and capacity to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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