Principal Software Engineer - QT UI at Medtronic in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 Jan 2025

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 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System Software T eam. This role is pivotal in designing and developing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that enhance the usability and functionality of our advanced medical devices.

The Principal Software Engineer will be a key player in the Affera Software Team, working on cutting-edge technology in the electrophysiology field. This role offers a rare chance to be at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking technology that can disrupt the industry. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about crafting innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and make a tangible difference in patients' lives.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with architecture and develop ment of real-time high-performance visualization software applications . They will take ownership of critical software features, collaborating closely with other engineering teams to bring these features to life. Beyond their technical contributions, they will have the rewarding experience of mentoring and guiding less experienced software team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.

About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System:

The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physicians identify abnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Once identified , the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoring normal heart rhythm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI designers and medical professionals to gather requirements and translate them into compelling user experiences.


• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code using Qt , Python , and QML on a Linux operating system.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product design engineers, software test, reliability, and leadership to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Mentor and guide less experienced software team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Apply best practices in software development to maintain high-quality code .

• Attend and participate in pre-clinical in-vivo system evaluations.

• Participate in laboratory demonstrations for internal stakeholders and clinicians.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or a n advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree concentration in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Expert proficiency in Qt or equivalent event-driven framework

• Fluency with Python

• Proficiency with development of software on Linux operating system

• Experience with QML

• Experience with ROS, embedded systems and/or real-time operating systems

• Experience with medical device development and privacy/security process es and regulations (FDA, 62304, HIPAA, GDPR , etc. )

• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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):$140,800.00 - $211,200.00

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

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.