Embedded Software Engineer II

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Software Engineer II develops embedded software solutions for medical devices in Medtronic’s Acute Care & Monitoring airway management portfolio. The products support acute care settings such as operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments. The role combines software design and embedded systems development with hardware integration, testing, and technical documentation for new product development and lifecycle engineering. The engineer works with software, hardware, systems, mechanical, clinical, and quality teams to deliver reliable software that meets product, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position is based onsite in Lafayette, Colorado. Limited travel may be required for collaboration, testing activities, and business needs. The role supports development and sustainment of medical technologies, including software verification, validation, risk management, and documentation within applicable quality and regulatory systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and at least 2 years of embedded software development experience, or a master's degree in one of these fields.
Experience developing embedded software using C and C++.
Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and driver development or maintenance.
Experience using version control and configuration management tools.
Experience debugging hardware-software integration issues and applying information from schematics and technical documentation.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Candidates for roles below Principal level must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing real-time software for microprocessor-based systems.
Experience with Qt, LVGL, or other embedded graphics and user interface frameworks.
Experience with Python, shell scripting, or test automation tools.
Experience with communication protocols including USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.
Experience within regulated product development environments and knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software applications and features using C and C++ for medical device products.
Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver project objectives.
Design and implement software architectures, frameworks, and reusable platform components across product lines.
Integrate software with hardware platforms and troubleshoot issues at the hardware-software interface.
Create and maintain unit tests, integration tests, automated test scripts, and code review activities.
Generate software development documentation supporting regulatory and quality system requirements.
Participate in software verification, validation, and risk management activities.
Support Agile software development practices, configuration management, and continuous improvement of development processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
Simple Steps global well-being program.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
Short-term disability.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.