Principal Software Test Engineer - CRDN

Principal Software Test Engineer – Mounds View, MN, Coronary & Renal Denervation (OHS) Operating Unit

• Lead a team of software test engineers encompassing manual and automated testing and support of firmware, embedded software, GUI, cloud, and mobile applications for medical devices.
• Define, plan, organize, and coordinate testing activities across multiple sites following IEC 62304/82304.
• Participate in risk assessment and requirements reviews.
• Build strong partnerships with hardware/system partners, quality, and system V&V.
• Accountable for the quality, robustness, predictability, and completeness of the team's output.
• Prepare team members for certification and regulatory audits; represent the team's work in audits.
• Mentor and coach team members.

• Previous experience as Software Test Lead.
• Experience with agile software development teams.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, and training in best testing practices.
• Hands‑on experience in software testing, automation, regression testing, and maintenance for software products.
• Experience creating software test strategy, test plans, and writing test reports.
• Ability to distill software requirements from system requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, math, or technical discipline and a minimum of 7 years of engineering and/or quality work experience, OR an advanced degree in engineering, science or technical field with 5 years of such experience.

• Agile SAFe training/experience.
• Cogent, concise written communication.
• Familiarity with Agile testing quadrants.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Squish).
• Experience with Python.
• Experience in an embedded Linux environment.
• Understanding of SDLC processes and tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins).
• Experience in scoping and cost estimation for projects.
• Engagement with and oversight of third‑party software design partners.

• Competitive salary range (USD): $ – $.
• Short‑term incentive:
  Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance and long‑term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and short‑term disability.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans and other philanthropic benefits.

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