Principal Software Quality Engineer

Medtronic • Lafayette, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Principle Software Quality Engineer to support: AiBLE: Converged Planning As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic, Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. Guided by our Mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—we develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most. Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) operating unit advances surgical care for spine and cranial conditions through an integrated ecosystem of implants, navigation, robotics, imaging, and planning tools. Platforms like AiBLE enhance precision, efficiency, and outcomes for complex procedures worldwide. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic CST As a Principal Software Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of software powering life-changing therapies. You will collaborate across R&D, systems, and cross-functional teams to drive quality excellence from concept through commercialization—directly impacting patient outcomes worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum of 7+ years of software quality engineering experience, OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience, OR PhD with 3+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical device, regulated industry, or safety-critical systems (FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485)
• Strong expertise in software verification & validation (V&V), validation strategy, and traceability
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and DevOps environments
• Experience with embedded systems, SaMD (Software as a Medical Device), or digital health platforms
• Proficiency with test automation frameworks, scripting (Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience working with risk management (ISO 14971), design controls, and regulatory submissions
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Prior experience in neuromodulation, neurotechnology, signal processing, or implantable systems strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software quality engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, integration, testing, and validation
• Develop, implement, and maintain software quality standards, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Drive software verification and validation (V&V) strategy, ensuring traceability, testability, and completeness of system requirements
• Review software architecture, design specifications, and change requests to ensure alignment with quality, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Define and monitor key quality metrics to ensure product performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure project and process documentation meets quality standards and supports audit readiness
• Serve as a technical quality expert, influencing cross-functional decision-making and driving resolution of complex quality issues
• Lead or contribute to large-scale, cross-functional programs with significant organizational impact
• Mentor and provide guidance to engineers and team members within software quality and broader development teams

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal