Sr. Software Embedded Test Engineer (San Diego, CA) at Medtronic in San Diego, California

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 a world leader in providing health care products that restore health and extend life. The Medtronic Diabetes R&D team contributes directly to this mission; we deliver software and firmware for Medtronic's diabetes Care Products. InPen™ is the first and only FDA-cleared smart pen for insulin delivery. InPen was developed to address many of the issues both Healthcare Professionals and those living with diabetes face on a daily basis.

We are looking for a talented Sr. Software Embedded Test Engineer to join our organization as we develop safety critical software for medical devices that hundreds of thousands of people around the world depend on daily. You will work with a world-class team to meet users' needs by developing innovative solutions and bringing them to market and will directly contribute to Medtronic's mission to Alleviate Pain, Restore Health, and Extend Life.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

** This position is onsite in San Diego, CA (hybrid)

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Design, implement, and optimize automation test frameworks to verify embedded software for inpen


• Test using HIL , simulators, and emulators for embedded software testing


• Have a hands-on experience and deep understanding in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testing
  


• Develop automation scripts using some of the following languages, for example: C/C++, Javascript, or Python
  


• Work closely with software development, product engineering, product marketing, quality and the systems teams to ensure the product works as expected from end-to-end, both pre- and post-release


• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software systems quality operating methods, processes, and procedures


• Conducts evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation


• Reviews software systems design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements


• Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies


• Perform root cause analysis for defects


• Designs, develops, debugs, and implements software test frameworks and test scripts


• Determines required level of testing based on software requirements


• Develop test plans and protocols in accordance with regulatory environments


• Partner with software development as part of sprint development


• Coordinate test activities with our vendor partners


• Work in an agile/scrum environment

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering or Sciences field


• 4+ years of experience for embedded software testing with a bachelor's degree


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

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in the Medical Device industry


• Experience developing test frameworks for embedded products


• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

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).

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.