This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$173,887–$234,487
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$188k
versus about
$204k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
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
66 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,000–$184,800
across 65 roles with salary data.
The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers within the Cranial & Spinal Technologies division to develop, deliver, and sustain software for regulated medical device products. This role provides both technical and people leadership, focusing on engineering execution, process maturity, and the adoption of modern development practices, including AI-enabled tools. The manager is responsible for overseeing software architecture, automation initiatives, and quality standards like IEC 62304 to ensure product reliability and cybersecurity. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring talent, managing external resources, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align software activities with product roadmaps. The role requires expertise in software test methodologies, APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure or site reliability engineering. This position solves critical challenges in the medical device space by ensuring high-quality, secure software for navigation platforms and connected solutions used in treating neurological conditions.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $223750 from 116 postings across 39 companies.
Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of medical device software.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align software development activities with product roadmaps and business goals.
Establish and maintain engineering processes and standards for regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and product reliability.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor software engineering talent while managing performance and career growth.
Drive technical strategy across software architecture, automation initiatives, and engineering productivity improvements.
Evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools to improve code quality, testing, and documentation efficiency.
Oversee the investigation and resolution of software-related product issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
Manage external resources, including consultants and contractors, to ensure high-quality delivery standards.
What we're looking for
A bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience is required.
Experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within Software Engineering is required.
Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire for this role.
Strong organizational acumen and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical audiences are preferred.
Deep expertise in software test methodologies and quality standards like IEC 62304 is preferred.
Experience with APIs, SDKs, and AI tools that improve development speed and quality is preferred.
Experience developing software in a regulated environment is preferred.
A proven track record as a successful software engineer, including experience in infrastructure, DevOps, and site reliability engineering, is preferred.
IEC 62304
ISO 14971
ISO 13485
Design Controls
Risk Management
Verification and Validation
Software Development Lifecycle
Agile
Systems Engineering
Software Architecture
Cybersecurity
Human Factors
AI
Root Cause Analysis
ETL
Data Exchange
Applications Integration
Application Development
Release Management
UX) Design
Agile Development
System Testing
Software Process Improvement
Application Delivery Process