Principal Software Test Engineer - CRDN

A Day in the Life Principal Software Test Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Sep 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.

Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) business is looking for a Principal Software Test Engineer to be part of a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of energy based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to lead the newly approved therapy medical device software test team and participate in the design and development of next generation medical devices.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Coronary & Renal Denervation (OHS) Operating Unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do.

In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

We are seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer with strong expertise in software quality engineering and test automation. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing solutions across UI, API, and system-level validations. This role requires hands‑on experience with Python, Robot Framework, API testing, and Unix-based environments, along with a deep understanding of software development and test practices.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using Python and Robot Framework
• Build and execute automation for API, integration, regression, and functional testing
• Perform validation in Unix/Linux environments and troubleshoot issues using command‑line tools and scripting
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams to define test strategy and quality standards
• Analyze requirements, create test plans, and ensure full test coverage across features and releases
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Improve test efficiency by enhancing automation coverage and reducing manual testing effort
• Review code and test scripts to ensure maintainability, scalability, and best practices
• Contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by integrating automated tests
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on test automation and quality engineering practices

• Demonstrated experience in software testing and test automation
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting
• Hands‑on experience with Robot Framework
• Experience in API testing and validation
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Ability to analyze complex systems and debug issues effectively
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, math or technical discipline and minimum of 7 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality OR…