Principal Software Test Engineer

Medtronic

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$122,400–$183,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $153k
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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $167,100–$215,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $191k 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 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Test Engineer

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As a Principal Software Test Engineer at Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) business, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for developing and testing firmware, embedded software, GUIs, and mobile applications for medical devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining and coordinating testing activities across multiple sites, participating in risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with IEC 62304/82304 standards. You will mentor your team, prepare them for regulatory audits, and collaborate closely with hardware partners, quality assurance teams, and system validation groups to deliver high-quality medical software solutions that meet business objectives. The role requires expertise in agile methodologies, test automation frameworks like Squish, Python programming, and familiarity with SDLC tools such as JIRA and GitLab. This position plays a crucial role in advancing the development of next-generation medical devices aimed at treating hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

Skills

Agile Python JIRA Bitbucket GitLab Jenkins Squish IEC 62304/82304 SDLC Scrum SAFe

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of software test engineers in manual and automated testing for medical devices.
  • Define, plan, and coordinate testing activities following IEC 62304/82304 standards.
  • Participate in risk assessments and requirements reviews to ensure quality.
  • Mentor and coach team members on best testing practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare the team for certification and regulatory audits, representing them if necessary.

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience as a Software Test Lead.
  • Hands-on experience in software testing, automation, and regression testing.
  • Experience with agile software development teams and methodologies.
  • Ability to create test strategies, plans, and reports.
  • Expertise in IEC 62304/82304 for medical device testing.
  • Mentorship and coaching skills for team members.
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM or technical field plus relevant work experience.

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