Software Test Engineer II - Surgical Robotics at Medtronic in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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Careers that Change Lives

You will join a world class team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers responsible for further development and enhancement of the globally launched Medtronic's Robotic Assisted Surgery platform through commercial launch and production scale-up: https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.html

Impact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.

In the Surgical Robotics (SR) business, 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 analytics solutions.

A Day in the Life

Located in the Medtronic office in either the Seaport District in Boston, MA or North Haven, CT; as the Software Test Engineer II participate in the software development efforts in the Software Center of Excellence of the Surgical Robotics Organization, working in a fast-paced environment with a group of embedded software engineers and collaborating with cross functional teams to complete requirements definition, design, code implementation, unit test, and system verification and validation.

Must have: Minimum qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree in the related field.

Nice to have:

As an ideal candidate, you will have any or all the following experience:

Experience in developing and commercializing software products in the fast-paced R&D environment, deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices in the medical device industry, experience in providing post product support. Experience in Agile/Scrum/SAFe software development in medical device industry.

• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting using C or C++.
• Experience in software development in medical device industry.
• Experience in the test-driven development methodology and unit test.
• Minimum of a BS in a technical discipline, preferably software related: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering. Master's degree in related discipline preferred.
• Experience with software development interfaces to FPGA based program logic is a plus
• Solid understanding and appreciation of SDLC process and tools (JIRA, Git, JAMA, etc.)
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device or avionics) is preferred.
• Experience or basic understanding of surgical robotics is a plus.
• Experience working with the global/multi-development sites environment is a plus.

Work-from-Home and Standard Office setting in North Haven, CT or Boston, MA. Some limited travel may be required.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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.