Principal Software Test Automation Engineer

Medtronic

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$122,400–$183,600 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 30, 2026

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Below market

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This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $161,750–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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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 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$183,600 across 74 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Test Automation Engineer

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The Principal Software Test Automation Engineer role at Medtronic involves leading and contributing to the development of automated software testing for complex medical devices used in surgical procedures. This position requires technical expertise to solve complex problems efficiently, with a focus on ensuring quality and reliability standards are met. Daily responsibilities include providing mentorship to other engineers, orchestrating test team activities, enhancing or developing new tools as needed, creating project-specific test strategies, and collaborating across various engineering disciplines. The role demands proficiency in scripting languages like Python and familiarity with C/C++, Linux OS, and agile development practices. Ideal candidates have a background in medical device testing and experience with frameworks such as Cypress and Jest, along with strong communication and leadership skills to manage multiple projects effectively while adhering to FDA Quality System Regulations and IEC 62304 compliance standards.

Skills

Python JavaScript Cypress Jest Supertest RabbitMQ REST Linux UML Agile Test-Driven Development CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Docker Kubernetes AWS GCP Azure JUnit Selenium Appium

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute automated software testing strategies for complex medical devices.
  • Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks to ensure system reliability.
  • Enhance existing test tools or create new ones to improve full system test coverage.
  • Mentor and lead other engineers in the application of advanced testing methodologies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements specific to software testing functions.

What we're looking for

  • BS/BA in Computer Science or Engineering discipline required.
  • 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation roles.
  • 5+ years of experience in medical device or regulated industries.
  • Experience with GUI, backend integration, reliability, and performance testing.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, bash, JavaScript, Perl) and C/C++.
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor other engineers.
  • Strong understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations and IEC 62304 compliance.

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