Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or technically related 
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Strong knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices
• Proficiency in two or more of the following technologies: C, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, VBScript, C#, .NET, Perl, Python, Objective C, Angular, Xamarin
• Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: Visual Studio, Automated test tool Microsoft Test Manager, Web based applications, Eclipse, Visual Source Safe, and Requisite Pro.
• Experience in one or more of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Android and IOS
• Strong Leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency working in a team environment
• Passion for creating high quality software
• Experience in software design for medical devices
• Demonstrated skills in writing engineering documents (specifications, etc.)
• Experience with configuration management tools
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Test-Driven Development
• Experience in Open Source development platform/tools

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)