Software Automation Engineer - Application
Careers that Change Lives
In Digital Technologies (DT), part of Medtronic’s Medical Surgical Portfolio, we believe patients around the world deserve access to quality care and improved outcomes. We strive to expand global access to care and reduce variability through robotic and laparoscopic and AI/ML analytics-based solutions.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test in the Device Application team, you’ll be primarily helping ensure that our device application software works under all operating conditions, which includes developing software test frameworks to simulate an operating room environment. Further, you’ll be helping to expand the feature-set of our devices while ensuring the codebase is maintainable, allowing us to continue to deliver the next generation of surgical technology. We’re looking for an approachable personality who can reach across disciplines to deliver value.
A Day in the Life
• Provide input into the production software design to allow for automated software system testing across a variety of use cases, some performance critical
• Design, develop, and own software system automated test framework(s) to be able to test the software in an integration environment, and on the hardware itself
• Contribute to the development process by providing code reviews and suggesting improvements for development and processes
• Investigate, debug, and resolve issues reported from testing and support
• Participate in the relevant security and regulatory compliance processes
• Develop robust and secure-by-design software fit for a Class II medical device
Must Haves
• BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Good experience programming with C++
• Good Unix/Linux knowledge
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like GTest, and Boost Test, or similar
• Experience with Docker and containerized development/testing
• Flexible - you can independently solve problems as they arise, but are comfortable asking for help when you need it
• Comfortable with complexity – being able to think through consequences of changes in a highly interconnected ecosystem over varied use environments
• Willingness to be on-site (minimum 2 days/week in London office)
Nice to Haves
• Experience with python
• Experience with yocto/buildroot or other similar build systems
• Experience working with deployed hardware systems and remote device management
• Knowledge of video encoding/codecs and related tooling (ffmpeg)
• Experience with AWS
• Understanding of core security concepts
• Experience with software development for medical products or other safety-critical applications
We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results.
• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurances
• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Harvard Manage Monitor/Skills Lab
• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)
Our Commitment
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.
About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are 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. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.
In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.
Your Answer
Is this the position you were waiting for? Then please apply directly via the apply button!
#LI-Hybrid
