Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, CO
Salary
$124,800–$187,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jul 8, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $187k
This role $156k
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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 63 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 63 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer

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As a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer at Medtronic, you will join the Patient Monitoring team to architect and implement embedded software that enhances our medical devices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to capture requirements, developing oximetry features, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as IEC 62304. You will work with mixed-signal MCUs and apply your knowledge of human physiology to inform design decisions, prioritize trade-offs, and ensure alignment with clinical use cases. The role requires expertise in embedded C, unit test development, and Python, along with a strong understanding of medical device regulations and safety risk management practices. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to healthcare innovation within a collaborative environment at Medtronic's Lafayette, CO campus.

Skills

Embedded C Python DevOps IEC 62304 FDA regulations MDR regulations AI Unit test development Safety risk management SFMEA Cybersecurity risk management Digital circuit design Embedded software development Mixed-signal MCUs Physiological signal measurement

What you'll do

  • Design and implement embedded software for patient monitoring platforms using mixed-signal MCUs.
  • Develop and maintain documentation throughout the entire development lifecycle of embedded systems.
  • Engage with stakeholders to capture and prioritize needs for oximetry features and products.
  • Apply knowledge of human physiology to inform product design decisions and ensure alignment with use cases.
  • Conduct thorough testing of embedded systems to support the generation of engineering applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, or Master's with 2+ years.
  • Demonstrated experience in embedded software design and implementation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
  • Experience in medical device development and understanding of FDA and MDR regulations.
  • Knowledge of IEC 62304 for embedded software development.
  • Skills in unit test development, DevOps practices, and Python programming.

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