Sr Software Test Engineer
About The Position
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Jul 2026. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life * Tests the functionality and performance of medical device software systems and software applications. * Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in medical device software systems and software applications. * Develop automation scripts using tools such as Python and other scripting languages * Support the development of System and Software Requirements * Create test plans, test protocols, and test reports used for regulatory submissions. * Execute test protocols for medical devices software systems * Ensures medical device software systems and software applications meet technical and functional requirements. * Performs workflow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements. * Works with development to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models. * Reviews test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies. * Conduct tool validation activities * Manages completion of own work assignments and coordinates work with others * Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
- 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.
- The employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
- The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
- Candidates to Principal level and above require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
- Roles below Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated industries
- Experience with test case management software tools
- Experience with scripting software (Python or similar)
- Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, etc…)
- Experience with developing and maintaining automated testing systems
- Experience with testing software-controlled hardware devices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with Security and Risk analysis
Responsibilities
- Tests the functionality and performance of software applications or systems software.
- Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in software applications and systems software.
- Ensures software applications or systems software meets technical and functional requirements.
- Performs workflow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements.
- Works with development to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models.
- Reviews test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
