Principal Software Test Engineer - CRDN

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$122,400 - $183,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Medtronic’s Coronary and Renal Denervation (CRDN) business is looking for a Principal Software Test Engineer to be part of a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of energy based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to lead the newly approved therapy medical device software test team and participate in the design and development of next generation medical devices. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Coronary & Renal Denervation (OHS) Operating Unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in software testing and test automation
Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting
Hands-on experience with Robot Framework
Experience in API testing and validation
Demonstrated working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
Familiarity with test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices
Ability to analyze complex systems and debug issues effectively
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, math or technical discipline and minimum of 7 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality OR advanced degree in engineering, science or technical field with 5 years of work experience in engineering and/or quality.

Nice To Haves

Agile SAFe training/experience
Cogent, concise written communication
Familiarity with Agile testing quadrants
Understanding and appreciation of SDLC process and tools (e.g. JIRA, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jenkins.)
Experience in scoping and cost estimates for projects.
Engagement with and overseeing 3rd party software design partners as needed.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using Python and Robot Framework
Build and execute automation for API, integration, regression, and functional testing
Perform validation in Unix/Linux environments and troubleshoot issues using command-line tools and scripting
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to define test strategy and quality standards
Analyze requirements, create test plans, and ensure full test coverage across features and releases
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
Improve test efficiency by enhancing automation coverage and reducing manual testing effort
Review code and test scripts to ensure maintainability, scalability, and best practices
Contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines by integrating automated tests
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on test automation and quality engineering practices