Principal Software Test Engineer - CRDN

Position:
Principal Software Test Engineer – Coronary & Renal Denervation (CRDN) Operating Unit

Location:

Mounds View, MN
Application window closes: 5 Jun 2026

Role Overview: Lead the newly approved therapy medical device software test team in a high‑performing environment. You will apply technical breadth and business acumen to develop next‑generation medical devices that meet regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Work arrangement: On‑site 4 days per week.
Travel
—less than 10% is required.

• Lead a team of software test engineers that encompasses manual and automated testing and support of firmware, embedded software, GUI, cloud and mobile for medical devices and applications.
• Define, plan, organize and coordinate testing activities with teams across multiple sites for medical devices following IEC 62304/82304.
• Participate in Risk Assessment and requirements review.
• Build strong partnerships and collaborations with multiple stakeholders including 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.
• May represent the team's work in audits.
• Mentor and coach team members.

• Previous experience as a Software Test Lead.
• Experience with agile software development teams.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, and training to the team 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 science, technology, engineering, math or technical discipline with a minimum of 7 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality; OR advanced degree in engineering, science or technical field with 5 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality.

• Agile SAFe training/experience.
• Cogent, concise written communication.
• Familiarity with Agile testing quadrants.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks – such as Squish.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with an embedded Linux Environment.
• Understanding and appreciation of SDLC process and tools (e.g. JIRA, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins).
• Experience in scoping and cost estimates for projects.
• Engagement with and overseeing 3rd party software design partners as needed.

Salary range: $ – $ USD. Eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance; health savings account; healthcare flexible spending account; life insurance; long‑term disability; 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; paid holidays; employee stock purchase plan; employee assistance program; non‑qualified retirement plan supplement; and capital accumulation plan for eligible positions.

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where people of all backgrounds can thrive.

The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.