Principal Medical Device Software Engineer (Python/C++)

Principal Medical Device Software Engineer (Python/C++)

Medtronic – Full‑time, Advanced (5‑10 yrs) – Posted Jan 9 2026. Application window closes Jan 19 2026.

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

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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

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

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and debug software for embedded systems, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to define software requirements and deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Optimize software performance, ensuring low latency, high reliability, and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Implement and maintain robust software testing strategies, including unit, integration, and automated testing to ensure high‑quality code.
• Document software designs, coding practices, and development workflows to maintain high levels of clarity and consistency within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving the software development process.
• Attend and participate in pre‑clinical in‑vivo system evaluations.
• Participate in laboratory demonstrations for internal stakeholders and clinicians.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD with 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert‑level proficiency in Python and C++.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, including architecture, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex software systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make critical technical decisions.
• Extensive experience in real‑time software development and optimization.
• Experience with ROS, embedded systems, and/or real‑time operating systems.
• Solid understanding of network communication protocols and technologies.
• Experience with software version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud‑based platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including automated testing and deployment.
• Proficiency with development of software on Linux operating system.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the responsibilities section represent 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. locations (USD): $148,000.00 – $222,000.00. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Medtronic is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is a federal contractor. It offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.