Principal Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Closing Date: June 3, 2026

Team & Scope: Strategy and Transformation Team within Enterprise Risk & Facilities organization.

This role designs, builds, and deploys generative and agentic AI solutions that automate, optimize, and transform tools supporting Medtronic’s global operations. You collaborate with cross‑functional partners to implement intelligent automation, architect AI‑powered workflows, and develop scalable, robust APIs and platforms that drive operational efficiency and enhance staff experience across global facilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience designing and implementing agentic AI systems for coordinated workflow automation OR Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR 3+ years and PhD
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, and experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn)

• Experience architecting and deploying generative AI platforms for enterprise operations, leveraging multi‑agent orchestration, tool‑integration frameworks, and modular AI components
• Proven history of designing and engineering AI solutions that coordinate across multiple digital services and tools to solve complex operational challenges
• Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements, enabling effective adoption of AI solutions across the enterprise
  
  Experience developing secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs for AI and enterprise system integration
• Familiarity with integrating AI solutions with facility management platforms (e.g., CMMS, BMS, IoT devices)
• Background in building digital platforms with strong front‑end development and user experience (UX) focus (e.g., Streamlit)
• Exposure to advanced analytics, data modeling, and cloud platforms (e.g., SQL, Azure, Snowflake)
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivation, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning

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.

The responsibilities include regular independent mobility, interaction with a computer, and communication with peers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $ – $. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Benefits include 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; 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match; short‑term disability; paid time off; paid holidays; employee stock purchase plan; and other employee assistance programs.

All regular employees receive incentive plans and other benefits as outlined by the company policy. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time and the employee stock purchase plan where applicable.

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 and expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.