Principal Software Test Engineer - CRDN
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Principal Software Test Engineer at Medtronic’s Coronary & Renal Denervation Operating Unit in Mounds View, MN, you will lead a team of software test engineers responsible for manual and automated testing of firmware, embedded systems, GUIs, cloud services, and mobile applications for medical devices. You will define and coordinate testing activities across multiple sites following IEC 62304/82304 standards, participate in risk assessments, and collaborate with hardware partners, quality teams, and system validation experts to ensure high-quality software that meets regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, preparing them for certification audits, and ensuring the robustness of deliverables. Ideal candidates have experience as a Software Test Lead, hands-on testing expertise, and knowledge of agile methodologies, Python, embedded Linux environments, and tools like JIRA, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jenkins.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead and guide software test engineers in manual and automated testing of medical devices.
- Define, plan, and coordinate testing activities following IEC 62304/82304 standards.
- Participate in risk assessments and requirements reviews for medical device projects.
- Mentor team members on best testing practices and prepare them for regulatory audits.
- Ensure high-quality software output that complies with all regulatory approvals.
What we're looking for
- Minimum 7 years of engineering and/or quality work experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5 years with an advanced degree.
- Experience as a Software Test Lead in agile software development teams.
- Hands-on expertise in software testing, automation, regression testing, and maintenance.
- Ability to create test strategies, plans, and reports for medical devices.
- Leadership skills to mentor, coach, and guide software test engineers.
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 52 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 51 roles with salary data.
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