Sr. Software Engineering Manager at Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long 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.

A Day in the Life
In this role, you will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform within the Surgical Operating unit: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html

Medtronic's Surgical Operating Unit is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Robotics and Surgical Innovations. With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of the customers and patients we serve. Make your impact by exploring a career with the world's leading Medical Device company, striving "to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life."
A Day In The Life:

• Oversees activities of the company's development and design requirements for software systems, applications and software quality assurance for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools, to meet the current and future Software needs.


• Manages activities to assure programs are appropriately resourced and ensure continuous improvement in technical capability, process, and compliance.


• Manages scope, cost, and schedule within a cross-functional development team.


• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software leadership or management role for medical device manufacturer.

Nice To Have:

• Proven experience in developing software for medical devices or other regulated industries.


• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.


• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in the medical device industry is highly desirable.


• Knowledge of embedded systems and real-time software development is a plus.


• Implement approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines


• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.


• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices in medical devices.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Nunit, Python, Coverity as well as use of Version Control Systems.


• Experience with embedded software development tools and technologies such as RTOS, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).


• Understanding of control systems, including PID controllers, state machines, and signal processing.


• Knowledge of software risk management and mitigation strategies.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$175,200.00 - $262,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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