Software Development Engineer II in Test (SDET)

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fridley, MN
Salary
$100,000–$150,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 16, 2026

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $125k
$88k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $133,900–$198,918 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 29 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer II in Test (SDET)

As a Software Development Engineer II in Test (SDET), you will join the Pelvic Health Operating Unit to ensure the quality and reliability of software used in medical device products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing both automated and manual test solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Your daily work involves building and maintaining automated test frameworks, authoring test protocols, performing root cause analysis on defects, and reviewing software requirements for traceability. The role requires proficiency in Java, JUnit, and Appium, along with experience in CI/CD tools and Agile methodologies. You will operate within a regulated medical device development environment to solve complex technical challenges related to neuromodulation therapies, ensuring that critical healthcare technologies meet rigorous safety and performance standards for patients with neurological conditions.

What does a Software Development Engineer in Test earn?

Median $214000 from 31 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for software verification activities.
  • Author, review, and execute software test protocols for both automated and manual testing.
  • Analyze and document test results while communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Review software requirements to ensure completeness, testability, and traceability.
  • Participate in software architecture, design, and source code reviews.
  • Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution activities.
  • Identify and implement improvements for process and test automation.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of software development or test engineering experience, or a Master's degree.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of Java development and testing experience.
  • Experience developing and executing automated software tests (preferred).
  • Experience authoring and reviewing software test documentation (preferred).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (preferred).
  • Experience using Agile software development methodologies (preferred).
  • Experience in regulated environments, including medical device development (preferred).
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.

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