This role pays less than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$145,000–$211,037
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$153k
versus about
$178k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.
Medtronic currently has
47 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,400–$165,600
across 45 roles with salary data.
The Principal Automation Software Test Engineer: SDET joins the engineering team to lead and contribute to the development of automated software testing for complex systems used in surgical procedures. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring other engineers, orchestrating test activities, and designing, developing, and maintaining software testing components. The candidate will work across all product development phases, including requirement reviews and risk assessments, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like FDA QSR and IEC 62304. Key technical requirements include experience with Python, bash, JavaScript, or Perl, as well as C/C++, Linux OS, and UML. Specific tools and technologies mentioned include Cypress, Jest, Supertest, React testing, RabbitMQ, and Rest-based architectures. The role focuses on solving complex problems in the medical device domain to ensure high quality and reliability for life-saving healthcare technology products.