Sr Software Test Engineer at Medtronic in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Nov 2024

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
Medtronic leads the health care industry to provide solutions that benefit the daily lives of people across the globe. Our organization contributes directly to this mission through our rich software system, which include Mobile applications combined with scaled infrastructure and advanced analytics. Become part of our team and you will be challenged to build these amazing software products, and in the process, make a real difference.

The Medtronic Diabetes Operating Unit is on a mission to deliver the power of our Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) algorithm and its proven benefits and to give people with Diabetes a choice in the treatment approach that is right for them. To that end we are looking for a Sr Software Test Engineer to be a part of this dynamic and high-impact team.
As a Software Test Engineer, your primary role would be to design and develop automated test cases interfacing with an insulin pump and other peripheral devices. As part of this role, you will also participate in technical discussions and problem solving for software projects and collaborate with the developers and test architects on the impacts of design decisions.

The best candidates will be Software / Firmware / Embedded Test Engineers with education and/or experience in these areas. Strong relationship skills are a must, as is excellent verbal and written communication.

The R&D group creates our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact and bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to apply your best technical innovation, problem solving and leadership skills to improving how people live their lives every day.

This position is hybrid (3 days/week) in Northridge, CA

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Work on initiatives to drive continuously improvements in test processes and procedures.


• Define, design, develop, verify, and validate test automation and simulation frameworks.


• Compiles data and defines needs or changes required in testing equipment.


• Read, analyze, understand requirements and provide feedback to members of the requirements, development, and test team.


• Participate and contribute to product code and design reviews.


• Develop and implement a robust test strategies for testing of the product at functional and integration levels to provide early and continuous feedback of product quality.


• Utilize end user and product usage scenarios for reference while developing software test procedures.


• Develop software test procedures using scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, etc.


• Execute software test procedures and interpret/analyze results to report and communicate software defects.


• Review software test procedures


• Coordinate technical discussions and problem solving for software projects and collaborate with cross functional teams.


• Coach other engineers on best practices and new technologies


• Key interface between the software test team and other cross functional teams.


• Work with developers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.


• Ability to work independently under general supervision.


• Define KPIs and metrics to track team and project performance


• Follows internal standard procedures (SOP/DOP) related to software development and test processes.


• Applies knowledge of software SDLC, V&V methods for safety critical, and embedded software engineering and formal qualification process.


• Applies understanding of test tools to execute assigned tests


• Provide leadership/onboarding to Engineers across multiple sites, consisting of employees and contract personnel.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering or Sciences field and 4+ years of embedded software test experience.


• Or, 2+ years of experience with a Master's degree

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):$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.